Well, assuming you're an actual resident, you could:
be fined (a hefty amount) ordered to pay what you owed over the last few years Depending on the severity, possible jail time
I find it hard to believe you don't have a bank account AND don't have a license AND etc. A couple of things are common, but all is suspicious. I'd almost wonder if you were a legal resident at that point. If you were an illegal (and discovered), they'd deport you.
Don't think they can't track you down because you don't have a bank account or license.
Reminds me of the good ol' days of when I worked at a "Drug Fair" (sort of a drug store / convenience store / and light supermarket rolled into one).
We had signs plastered everywhere saying that "Help fight shoplifting. It hurts sales, and without it our prices would be even lower."
What a bunch of bull. Even if you managed to completely elminate all shoplifting from all Drug Fairs throughout the country, the prices wouldn't even dip. They would keep on asking for the same price, and just rake in the extra percentage of profit every month. Sure it's really bad in some places, but they're not going to lower prices for a stupid reason like that.
It's just like the situation with the taxes. If, by some miracle, they got 99.9999% of the country to pay their taxes (and to not cheat), our returns wouldn't be affected at all (well, maybe an extra $50 USD or some small amount). They'd just keep the extra and buy more toilet seats for the Capital building or some nonsense thing like that. I doubt that any of it would go to our National Debt or even the National Budget.
It's capitalism at work. Bitch about prices and taxes being high because of criminals, but keep the rest if the situation improves itself.
Personally, I'm strict about paying my taxes on time and paying the appropriate amount. Not just because I'm afraid of the IRS, but because I feel it's the right thing to do (my civic duty, as it were). But to imagine that all of the schmucks out there are the reason we have such high taxes, that's just a fantasy.
But the US hasn't been the 1000 gorilla since the 1990's (if not the 1980's).
We're not the economic powerhouse we used to be. Our tech is no longer superior. Nuclear nations are sprouting all over the place. And our image is VERY tainted right now, with more countries and peoples hating us since I can remember.
Meanwhile, we keep acting like we're the big guy on campus, and pissing people off that can easily take us out.
We're not all that. Bush, and the rest, need to start playing nice with everyone.
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It's not like the first versions of PC / laptops explode or anything. But they have some design flaws that range from annoying to just plain wrong. But, it's not like it's Apple's fault. Many companies have the same problem (even car companies).
First generation 12" PowerBooks ran a lot hotter than they do now, and warped (some still do, but not as often).
First generation 15" Aluminum PowerBooks had white markes (splotches) on the screen.
I think the early Powerbook Ti's suffered from the keyboard pressing into the screen way too hard, leaving indentations.
The list goes on. But they're no worse off than 1st generation products from other companies. My first generation Inspiron 3700 sucked. So much so, that Dell killed the line shortly later to release a "fixed" 3800.
Since the 1st rev Powerbook G5 will be their first attempt at a mobile G5, I'd hold off until maybe revision 3 just to be safe. I jsut bought a 15" Powerbook Aluminum, and love it (it's now my main computer). It'll keep me more than happy until the G5 comes out and matures.
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Unfortunately, OS X does not support (heck, even have) MDI. It's interface is mostly floating windows (unless the software supports tabs). I'm not sure about Linux, as I haven't used it in years.
Then you get the inevitable problem of fading...
Is this orange, or red.
Is this blue, or purple.
And don't assume that any organization (government or commercial) wouldn't put 2 similar colors on the same part / connector. Either be accident or incompetence, it would happen.
I'd love to do something about it, but what can I do?
Do I call Verizon and say "My bittorrent sessions are killing my connection?
Heck, even if I'm vague and say "my upload speeds are killing my connection", they'll just question by reasons to upload.
I only have 1 problem with torrents. I have Verizon DSL, and somewhere down the line, my Internet Connection (not my network) is Half-Duplex.
This means, while I am uploading at, let's say, 14 kb/s, I can't do anything else. Even if I try to do something with the browser, I can only get like 5 kb/s (if I'm lucky). This is unacceptable for me. My "normal" downloads reach a sustained 80 - 90 k/s. However, my total COMBINED rate when using a torrent is less than 20 when doing uploading.
If my connection was full duplex, I'd have no problem with it. Fine, upload at 14 k/s, so long as I still have the 70+ k/s downstream available. Unfortunately, this is not the case for me. I'd rather just hit a server.
I was under the assumption that "bunker busters" were bombs designed to penetrate a barrier (or multiple barriers) before detonating. This would mean a bunker buster would bust through the ceiling of a bunker (or shallow cave) and then explode, taking out the entire stronghold.
The damage done by an interior explosion would be SEVERELY more devastating to the stronghold than an explosion on or above the surface.
First, I think the remake of Dune and the following books was damn good.
As for the Hecules / Xena: WP -> Riverworld reference, I can sort of see that. Kevin Smith (the one that played Aries on Hercules and Xena, not the cool one) was playing a warlord in much the same way he acted on both Olympian shows. The "bad guys" also sort of looked like a batallion from Hercules or Xena: WP.
But in my opinion, that's where it ended. Like I said, I've never read the books, but it appeared to be pretty good. It was more of a group dynamic than Herc Xena, where those 2 shows focuses on 2-and-only-2 characters 98% of the time. While the astronaut was the main focus, you can easily see how the rest of the eps focus mroe on the larger group that got away on the boat (though probably more on like 7 of them: alien, Mark Twain, little girl, British girl, etc).
I mean, in my mind, that's exactly how I'd imagine the scenario given to us. People "wake up" to this lush, green world. Obviously, there's no known tech or infrastructure in place, so they'd need to go the whole "old-school" route; with bamboo, forges, etc. Heck, for a a good chunk of the population, that was probably the norm when they were alive anyway.
I haven't read any of the books yet. But a friend of mine highly recommends it. I'll probably go out and register for a library card (haven't needed to do that since grade school).
While I respect your opinion, and think Law & Order: Classic is the best of the 3, saying SVU is the worst is WAY off.
Criminal Intent is too "ordinary." There's not much to distinguish CI and any other cop show. Plus, the main character guy just pisses me off. He acts WAY too snobby and superior. Sure, you out-smarted the bad guys, but you're still acting like a complete jack-off. There's a line between "Yay, you foiled the idiot crook" and "Ok, please stop putting the crook's hair on fire, he just stole a bunch of priceless cars." The main character crosses that line every time, and keeps on going. And unlike Lenny's funny comments or tough-love attitude, this guy just acts like an ass.
SVU may put some people off because of the subject matter (pedofiles, rape, etc), but it's quite interesting. It delves into the characters lives every now and then, but only to show how their job and what they experience bleeds into their home lives. Hell, I can't see how anyone can be an SVU detective for too long without going insane, especially if you have a family.
While to each their own, I know a lot of people that feel SVU is actually quality material.
Perhaps saying you enjoy SVU the least is the best way to phrase it.
As technically inferior MySQL is to Postgres, MySQL has a few major things going for it that ensure it's niche.
1. Easy to install on Windows. The average coder at a Windows-only farm can easily run the executable and have the latest version running on their developer box. Not all companies allow you to have multiple boxes, and many force you (via draconion security measures) to only run windows with certain software installed. Postgres NEEDS a user-friendly Win32 installer, perhaps with a similar info-item like MySQL has. This is a MUST for companies to start to take notice. Then, a PHB can even play with it and like it.
2. Marketing. While open-source, MySQL has a nice marketing engine behind it. A beautiful webpage, online and PRINT adds, and magazine and newspaper articles CONSTANTLY writing about the "little database that could" every few week / months. Postgres needs to start getting the word out, and hype it a little. Just because a product is superior, doesn't mean it will thrive. There are tons of examples out there: Beta vs VHS, Windows vs OS X, etc. For a database to be used, it must be allowed and "signed off" by a manager of some sort. Most will take reputation + support + "ooh, nice webpage" over a product that might be better, but they know nothing about it.
3. More management tools. MySQL has a couple out there that look and run great; very professional looking. This earns respect from PHB's, as they are easily misled by such niceties.
Don't get me wrong. MySQL is nice, but doesn't have what I need most (Views, triggers, etc). Postgres may not be perfect, but I think it is superior. We just need to get the word out to those "not in the know".
It's not that bad cooling-wise. With the stock CPU cooler that came with it, it idle's at around 30 deg C. My case isn't the best ventilated (1 exhaust fan, 1 input fan, 1 PSU with extra fan).
That's a hell of a lot better than my 2200+ Athlon XP got (that thing idled at like 50 deg C). I had to swap that thing out because it was a noisy space heater, and made my life hell during summer.
The B's weren't that bad (as far as heat, noise, and power go). However, they can't compare to my PowerBook G4 (my new primary machine... I just switched).
My next PC (for gaming) will need to run at LEAST as cool as my P4 2.4, or else I'll just stick with what I have.
Yeh. I believe some hacker messed with the machine that determined how much insulin (or smoething) to give to a patient based on the sample. The hacker made it mess with the values of a person born on a particular day.
Seriously, having the channels pulled is bad enough (I mean, REALLY bad)... but getting re-imbursed 1 friggin dollar for the hassle? That's insane!
Don't get me wrong, my hole is permanently soar from the monthly raping I get from the local cable company (they're a monopoly in this area, sans satellite and broadcast). But if this kind of assinine bull happened, I'd pull the plug and turn to books and the eventual DVD release of my favorite shows.
Sure, 99% of the posters here that DO buy swords might fit your description.
But I know someone (that is the opposite of a geek) that has at least 4 katana blades (2 of them functional, 2 of them display).He's is moderately wealthy (not rich, but well off). And yes, they do add a nice but of atmosphere to his flat.
He's into fencing, and also knows how to handle a katana. He's also trained (via a wooden sword) and can do some nice moves. I don't know how'd he stack up in a real fight, but it looks convincing.
And no, he doesn't collect figurines or have sci-fi movie posters up.
I emailed the man who designed / constructed the sword.
He said he has since lost the mold. HOWEVER, because so many people are emailing him about it (I'm assuming because of the planetgamecube.com article), he's going to make a limited edition.
He says the adjusted price would be 1100 Euros. But he wants to know about how many people would like to order it.
I agree about the proud factor. In the news site, he has picks of all kinds of designs, including various Katanas. But no mention of the fabled Master Sword.
Still, I think it would be pretty cool to have. Unfortunately, 3,300 USD is a lot of dough.
Seriously, I've been wanting to get into collecting swords. I've been searching for a Zelda replica, but to no avail. Within the next year, I want to buy a "Highlander" katana, and a sword from Lord of the Rings.
But THIS one tops my list. I've loved Zelda since the original (with Link to the Past being my favorite game of all time).
LOL. It was worse where I went. You'd get $20 for selling a $100+ book back to the school, in pristine condition.
A friend of mine bought a brand new Physics book. He never used it, because he started using Schuam's outlines and other books. When he went to return/resell it, he got enough for a burger and fries at the local McDonalds.
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Well, assuming you're an actual resident, you could:
be fined (a hefty amount)
ordered to pay what you owed over the last few years
Depending on the severity, possible jail time
I find it hard to believe you don't have a bank account AND don't have a license AND etc. A couple of things are common, but all is suspicious. I'd almost wonder if you were a legal resident at that point. If you were an illegal (and discovered), they'd deport you.
Don't think they can't track you down because you don't have a bank account or license.
Reminds me of the good ol' days of when I worked at a "Drug Fair" (sort of a drug store / convenience store / and light supermarket rolled into one).
We had signs plastered everywhere saying that "Help fight shoplifting. It hurts sales, and without it our prices would be even lower."
What a bunch of bull. Even if you managed to completely elminate all shoplifting from all Drug Fairs throughout the country, the prices wouldn't even dip. They would keep on asking for the same price, and just rake in the extra percentage of profit every month. Sure it's really bad in some places, but they're not going to lower prices for a stupid reason like that.
It's just like the situation with the taxes. If, by some miracle, they got 99.9999% of the country to pay their taxes (and to not cheat), our returns wouldn't be affected at all (well, maybe an extra $50 USD or some small amount). They'd just keep the extra and buy more toilet seats for the Capital building or some nonsense thing like that. I doubt that any of it would go to our National Debt or even the National Budget.
It's capitalism at work. Bitch about prices and taxes being high because of criminals, but keep the rest if the situation improves itself.
Personally, I'm strict about paying my taxes on time and paying the appropriate amount. Not just because I'm afraid of the IRS, but because I feel it's the right thing to do (my civic duty, as it were). But to imagine that all of the schmucks out there are the reason we have such high taxes, that's just a fantasy.
Mainstream news is picking this story up as well. One of the news television channels my dad watches was just showing this on its ticker.
Before I saw that, I assumed this was BS as well.
I know you're joking and / or being sarcastic.
But the US hasn't been the 1000 gorilla since the 1990's (if not the 1980's).
We're not the economic powerhouse we used to be. Our tech is no longer superior. Nuclear nations are sprouting all over the place. And our image is VERY tainted right now, with more countries and peoples hating us since I can remember.
Meanwhile, we keep acting like we're the big guy on campus, and pissing people off that can easily take us out.
We're not all that. Bush, and the rest, need to start playing nice with everyone.
It's not like the first versions of PC / laptops explode or anything. But they have some design flaws that range from annoying to just plain wrong. But, it's not like it's Apple's fault. Many companies have the same problem (even car companies).
First generation 12" PowerBooks ran a lot hotter than they do now, and warped (some still do, but not as often).
First generation 15" Aluminum PowerBooks had white markes (splotches) on the screen.
I think the early Powerbook Ti's suffered from the keyboard pressing into the screen way too hard, leaving indentations.
The list goes on. But they're no worse off than 1st generation products from other companies. My first generation Inspiron 3700 sucked. So much so, that Dell killed the line shortly later to release a "fixed" 3800.
Since the 1st rev Powerbook G5 will be their first attempt at a mobile G5, I'd hold off until maybe revision 3 just to be safe. I jsut bought a 15" Powerbook Aluminum, and love it (it's now my main computer). It'll keep me more than happy until the G5 comes out and matures.
Unfortunately, OS X does not support (heck, even have) MDI. It's interface is mostly floating windows (unless the software supports tabs). I'm not sure about Linux, as I haven't used it in years.
They have to keep the interface somewhat uniform.
Then you get the inevitable problem of fading... Is this orange, or red. Is this blue, or purple. And don't assume that any organization (government or commercial) wouldn't put 2 similar colors on the same part / connector. Either be accident or incompetence, it would happen.
I'd love to do something about it, but what can I do? Do I call Verizon and say "My bittorrent sessions are killing my connection? Heck, even if I'm vague and say "my upload speeds are killing my connection", they'll just question by reasons to upload.
I only have 1 problem with torrents. I have Verizon DSL, and somewhere down the line, my Internet Connection (not my network) is Half-Duplex.
This means, while I am uploading at, let's say, 14 kb/s, I can't do anything else. Even if I try to do something with the browser, I can only get like 5 kb/s (if I'm lucky). This is unacceptable for me. My "normal" downloads reach a sustained 80 - 90 k/s. However, my total COMBINED rate when using a torrent is less than 20 when doing uploading.
If my connection was full duplex, I'd have no problem with it. Fine, upload at 14 k/s, so long as I still have the 70+ k/s downstream available. Unfortunately, this is not the case for me. I'd rather just hit a server.
I was under the assumption that "bunker busters" were bombs designed to penetrate a barrier (or multiple barriers) before detonating. This would mean a bunker buster would bust through the ceiling of a bunker (or shallow cave) and then explode, taking out the entire stronghold.
The damage done by an interior explosion would be SEVERELY more devastating to the stronghold than an explosion on or above the surface.
First, I think the remake of Dune and the following books was damn good.
As for the Hecules / Xena: WP -> Riverworld reference, I can sort of see that. Kevin Smith (the one that played Aries on Hercules and Xena, not the cool one) was playing a warlord in much the same way he acted on both Olympian shows. The "bad guys" also sort of looked like a batallion from Hercules or Xena: WP.
But in my opinion, that's where it ended. Like I said, I've never read the books, but it appeared to be pretty good. It was more of a group dynamic than Herc Xena, where those 2 shows focuses on 2-and-only-2 characters 98% of the time. While the astronaut was the main focus, you can easily see how the rest of the eps focus mroe on the larger group that got away on the boat (though probably more on like 7 of them: alien, Mark Twain, little girl, British girl, etc).
I mean, in my mind, that's exactly how I'd imagine the scenario given to us. People "wake up" to this lush, green world. Obviously, there's no known tech or infrastructure in place, so they'd need to go the whole "old-school" route; with bamboo, forges, etc. Heck, for a a good chunk of the population, that was probably the norm when they were alive anyway.
Yeh. That movie they did was pretty good.
I haven't read any of the books yet. But a friend of mine highly recommends it. I'll probably go out and register for a library card (haven't needed to do that since grade school).
"And I think SVU is the worst of the three."
While I respect your opinion, and think Law & Order: Classic is the best of the 3, saying SVU is the worst is WAY off.
Criminal Intent is too "ordinary." There's not much to distinguish CI and any other cop show. Plus, the main character guy just pisses me off. He acts WAY too snobby and superior. Sure, you out-smarted the bad guys, but you're still acting like a complete jack-off. There's a line between "Yay, you foiled the idiot crook" and "Ok, please stop putting the crook's hair on fire, he just stole a bunch of priceless cars." The main character crosses that line every time, and keeps on going. And unlike Lenny's funny comments or tough-love attitude, this guy just acts like an ass.
SVU may put some people off because of the subject matter (pedofiles, rape, etc), but it's quite interesting. It delves into the characters lives every now and then, but only to show how their job and what they experience bleeds into their home lives. Hell, I can't see how anyone can be an SVU detective for too long without going insane, especially if you have a family.
While to each their own, I know a lot of people that feel SVU is actually quality material.
Perhaps saying you enjoy SVU the least is the best way to phrase it.
As technically inferior MySQL is to Postgres, MySQL has a few major things going for it that ensure it's niche.
1. Easy to install on Windows. The average coder at a Windows-only farm can easily run the executable and have the latest version running on their developer box. Not all companies allow you to have multiple boxes, and many force you (via draconion security measures) to only run windows with certain software installed. Postgres NEEDS a user-friendly Win32 installer, perhaps with a similar info-item like MySQL has. This is a MUST for companies to start to take notice. Then, a PHB can even play with it and like it.
2. Marketing. While open-source, MySQL has a nice marketing engine behind it. A beautiful webpage, online and PRINT adds, and magazine and newspaper articles CONSTANTLY writing about the "little database that could" every few week / months. Postgres needs to start getting the word out, and hype it a little. Just because a product is superior, doesn't mean it will thrive. There are tons of examples out there: Beta vs VHS, Windows vs OS X, etc. For a database to be used, it must be allowed and "signed off" by a manager of some sort. Most will take reputation + support + "ooh, nice webpage" over a product that might be better, but they know nothing about it.
3. More management tools. MySQL has a couple out there that look and run great; very professional looking. This earns respect from PHB's, as they are easily misled by such niceties.
Don't get me wrong. MySQL is nice, but doesn't have what I need most (Views, triggers, etc). Postgres may not be perfect, but I think it is superior. We just need to get the word out to those "not in the know".
My secondary machine is an Intel P4 2.4B.
It's not that bad cooling-wise. With the stock CPU cooler that came with it, it idle's at around 30 deg C. My case isn't the best ventilated (1 exhaust fan, 1 input fan, 1 PSU with extra fan).
That's a hell of a lot better than my 2200+ Athlon XP got (that thing idled at like 50 deg C). I had to swap that thing out because it was a noisy space heater, and made my life hell during summer.
The B's weren't that bad (as far as heat, noise, and power go). However, they can't compare to my PowerBook G4 (my new primary machine... I just switched).
My next PC (for gaming) will need to run at LEAST as cool as my P4 2.4, or else I'll just stick with what I have.
Yeh. I believe some hacker messed with the machine that determined how much insulin (or smoething) to give to a patient based on the sample. The hacker made it mess with the values of a person born on a particular day.
LOL. Good one.
But in honesty, what I meant was my current favorite shows. This season on "CSI" won't be out for a while, neither will "Law & Order: SVU".
Seriously, having the channels pulled is bad enough (I mean, REALLY bad)... but getting re-imbursed 1 friggin dollar for the hassle? That's insane!
Don't get me wrong, my hole is permanently soar from the monthly raping I get from the local cable company (they're a monopoly in this area, sans satellite and broadcast). But if this kind of assinine bull happened, I'd pull the plug and turn to books and the eventual DVD release of my favorite shows.
Not entirley true...
Sure, 99% of the posters here that DO buy swords might fit your description.
But I know someone (that is the opposite of a geek) that has at least 4 katana blades (2 of them functional, 2 of them display).He's is moderately wealthy (not rich, but well off). And yes, they do add a nice but of atmosphere to his flat.
He's into fencing, and also knows how to handle a katana. He's also trained (via a wooden sword) and can do some nice moves. I don't know how'd he stack up in a real fight, but it looks convincing.
And no, he doesn't collect figurines or have sci-fi movie posters up.
To each his own.
I emailed the man who designed / constructed the sword.
He said he has since lost the mold. HOWEVER, because so many people are emailing him about it (I'm assuming because of the planetgamecube.com article), he's going to make a limited edition.
He says the adjusted price would be 1100 Euros. But he wants to know about how many people would like to order it.
"its KENSHIN, goddamn american anime kids"
Rouroni Kenshin is the American name of the show. Hence Cartoon Network's title.
Samurai X is the name used around the globe, including Europe and (I believe) Japan.
Can someone confirm / rebuke this for us?
I agree about the proud factor. In the news site, he has picks of all kinds of designs, including various Katanas. But no mention of the fabled Master Sword. Still, I think it would be pretty cool to have. Unfortunately, 3,300 USD is a lot of dough.
Holy Cow!!! Thanks for that link. They have "Reversed Blade Swords"
A must for any anime / Samurai X fan.
Seriously, I've been wanting to get into collecting swords. I've been searching for a Zelda replica, but to no avail. Within the next year, I want to buy a "Highlander" katana, and a sword from Lord of the Rings.
But THIS one tops my list. I've loved Zelda since the original (with Link to the Past being my favorite game of all time).
LOL. It was worse where I went. You'd get $20 for selling a $100+ book back to the school, in pristine condition.
A friend of mine bought a brand new Physics book. He never used it, because he started using Schuam's outlines and other books. When he went to return/resell it, he got enough for a burger and fries at the local McDonalds.
College textbooks are such a scam.