One interesting observation I had is that I don't see how you could teach this language in a book unless it was sheet music. It realistically could only be taught via audible means, and forget lip reading for the deaf.
I believe there's a fine line between personal time and company time when you're a software developer, especially these days with so much telecommuting going on. Lots of dev's I know work from home, and their hours aren't necessarily in-sync with everyone else's -- some work from 2PM-1AM, some work sporadically throughout the day/night. So who defines "company time" when you're a telecommuter?
"...I'm curious as to why [changing gears without pedaling] is a plus."
I gather you've never been mountain biking then. Try going up a long 30% grade hill sometime, after a full day of riding. Let's say halfway up the hill you fall off the bike. Switching gears at that point (if you're not already in the lowest gear) is near impossible, since you're not able to pedal to start the gears in motion!
I wonder if it's at all possible or feasible to figure out a way to attach it to the space station. Then it can be either maintained by crew on the station from time to time (since the space station seems to be where we're keeping or interests/people), or slowly scrapped. There's gotta be a few million $$ of parts that can be reused on that sucker, no?
"Look at that photo carefully. Notice that part of the chain is exposed. Now just were do you think all the road dirt and other muck is going to end up?"
Um, perhaps on the frame encasing the majority of the chain? Man, is that a minor pesimistic gripe.
Well, according to the site, the maintenance should be limited. Specifically for the EVIL transmission bike without primary drive and open secondary drive:
Benefits
low maintenance transmission
low unsprung weight
freedom to design specific front and rear sections of the frame
light weight
use of simple rear hub possible
good wheel travel
changing of gears is possible without pedaling (my favorite)
platform compatible
Limitations
need for chain tension device
secondary drive chain is open to outside influences
Cybercafes and airports, huh? So I guess you're sitting there waiting for your flight and see a shifty character walk by and onto your plane, better get that last email updated. Oh, and don't forget that odd tasting latte when sitting in Starbucks -- might be your last one.
And how long before people start forging a mail's "From:" header to look like it came from this site? Way to make someone's loved ones panic/celebrate unnecessarily.
From: the-late-gudlyf@mylastemail.com
To: <Undisclosed-Recipients>
Subject: Sorry, I died...
Unfortunately, the reports of my death are not exaggerated....
They made '911' so it was an easy to remember, easy to dial number, yet still a bit difficult to misdial. Now they want to assign a single button to it? So someone's in the back seat of their car making out, a stray [insert appendage here] hits the '911' button, and hilarity ensues:
*beep* <- 911 was just pressed
Operator: "911 emergency, how can I assist you?"
Caller: "*muffle* *muffle* mmmph *muffle*"
Operator: "Sir...er..or madam, are you in trouble? Where can we locate you?"
Caller: "*shuffle* *muffle* mmm *smack* *shuffle* *beep* *muffle* *beep*"
Operator: "Hello?"
Caller: "*beep beep beep beep beep beep...*"
Wow, I never saw the flipster before. Anyone have experience with it? Very nice that it plays movies and audio, has on-board 128MB capacity AND allows for MMC card access. That's pretty sweet, although $500 is pretty steep.
"In one of the more peculiar of English habits, Guy Fawkes is celebrated with his own day of national remembrance for his role in a failed scheme to dispose of King James I and the House of Lords. You'd think they'd celebrate the foiler of the attempt rather than one of its enactors, but then "1st Earl of Salisbury Day" or "Lord Monteagle Day" just don't have the same ring."
I dunno -- I took that quote to mean symlinks as well, but then the article later doesn't seem to make that clear. True symlinks is something that I've wanted in Windows for years. If they just rewrote the way shortcuts work and allowed them to be used in every way a symlink is used, I'd be happier.
The poster mentions talking shopping carts for advertising and RFID tags, which got me thinking of a great idea for RFID tags, if in fact the signal from them contains public information as simple as brand, expiration date, price, etc.
Someone could create a handheld device for consumers that would read the RFID tags from items you put in your cart and automatically tell you if the price is better somewhere else or perhaps even print a legit coupon. Let's say you buy this device and a monthly service with it which allows you to use the device's built-in wireless (?) to reach the service site and pull the coupons, which it may have scanned from the web or newspaper for you already.
It could even tell you if the expiration date on the cheese you're buying is frighteningly close to the current date. Push a button and it will scan the nearby shelf for one that's in better shape.
Probably all thought of before, but it's something to think about.
Er, I'm trying to figure out why that's such a problem. You're pointed to a book by someone, you click on the link and buy that book. Why the heck not give the person some referral coin? Even still, why do you give a shite if he's making a few bucks on the side with a referal link? Methinks you're jealous you didn't submit the link before him.
There's also a site called Power Line Facts that may be helpful. Like they say, go buy a power meter, then do another house inspection. If the meter's reading 4mG or higher, run away. Fast.
"Romero, on the other hand, will, according to our source, re-shape the internal studio and head-up one of Midway's forthcoming games."
"Re-shape the internal studio?" This seems like a job that anybody in their right mind would not want Romero for. For Midway's sake, I'm hoping "Daikatana John" learned lessons from his past mistakes with Ion Storm, where he spent a buttload of money making the place look "cool", only to have the whole empire crumble around him.
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One interesting observation I had is that I don't see how you could teach this language in a book unless it was sheet music. It realistically could only be taught via audible means, and forget lip reading for the deaf.
I believe there's a fine line between personal time and company time when you're a software developer, especially these days with so much telecommuting going on. Lots of dev's I know work from home, and their hours aren't necessarily in-sync with everyone else's -- some work from 2PM-1AM, some work sporadically throughout the day/night. So who defines "company time" when you're a telecommuter?
I gather you've never been mountain biking then. Try going up a long 30% grade hill sometime, after a full day of riding. Let's say halfway up the hill you fall off the bike. Switching gears at that point (if you're not already in the lowest gear) is near impossible, since you're not able to pedal to start the gears in motion!
I wonder if it's at all possible or feasible to figure out a way to attach it to the space station. Then it can be either maintained by crew on the station from time to time (since the space station seems to be where we're keeping or interests/people), or slowly scrapped. There's gotta be a few million $$ of parts that can be reused on that sucker, no?
Um, perhaps on the frame encasing the majority of the chain? Man, is that a minor pesimistic gripe.
Benefits
Limitations
And how long before people start forging a mail's "From:" header to look like it came from this site? Way to make someone's loved ones panic/celebrate unnecessarily.
From: the-late-gudlyf@mylastemail.com
To: <Undisclosed-Recipients>
Subject: Sorry, I died...
Unfortunately, the reports of my death are not exaggerated. ...
I've never tried that, but this will work with NTFS formatted disks, correct? And all the boot block info as well?
*beep* <- 911 was just pressed
Operator: "911 emergency, how can I assist you?"
Caller: "*muffle* *muffle* mmmph *muffle*"
Operator: "Sir...er..or madam, are you in trouble? Where can we locate you?"
Caller: "*shuffle* *muffle* mmm *smack* *shuffle* *beep* *muffle* *beep*"
Operator: "Hello?"
Caller: "*beep beep beep beep beep beep...*"
Wow, I never saw the flipster before. Anyone have experience with it? Very nice that it plays movies and audio, has on-board 128MB capacity AND allows for MMC card access. That's pretty sweet, although $500 is pretty steep.
"Hmmm...strange these all have their detonators still installed. Meh, no matter."
"In one of the more peculiar of English habits, Guy Fawkes is celebrated with his own day of national remembrance for his role in a failed scheme to dispose of King James I and the House of Lords. You'd think they'd celebrate the foiler of the attempt rather than one of its enactors, but then "1st Earl of Salisbury Day" or "Lord Monteagle Day" just don't have the same ring."
DEAR GOD MAN! You check the site for updates?! Methinks help is in order for you, young man.
I dunno -- I took that quote to mean symlinks as well, but then the article later doesn't seem to make that clear. True symlinks is something that I've wanted in Windows for years. If they just rewrote the way shortcuts work and allowed them to be used in every way a symlink is used, I'd be happier.
Someone could create a handheld device for consumers that would read the RFID tags from items you put in your cart and automatically tell you if the price is better somewhere else or perhaps even print a legit coupon. Let's say you buy this device and a monthly service with it which allows you to use the device's built-in wireless (?) to reach the service site and pull the coupons, which it may have scanned from the web or newspaper for you already.
It could even tell you if the expiration date on the cheese you're buying is frighteningly close to the current date. Push a button and it will scan the nearby shelf for one that's in better shape.
Probably all thought of before, but it's something to think about.
setenv () { export $1=$2; }
unsetenv () { unset $1; }
Then "setenv" works for bash for at least some things, like setting DISPLAY.
Er, I'm trying to figure out why that's such a problem. You're pointed to a book by someone, you click on the link and buy that book. Why the heck not give the person some referral coin? Even still, why do you give a shite if he's making a few bucks on the side with a referal link? Methinks you're jealous you didn't submit the link before him.
Buy this book with The Far Side Out To Lunch 2004 Desk Calendar
So if it's the complete works, shouldn't you already be getting the strips in the calendar??
PS1="normal\[\033[1;7m\]inverse\033[1;0m\]"
There's also a site called Power Line Facts that may be helpful. Like they say, go buy a power meter, then do another house inspection. If the meter's reading 4mG or higher, run away. Fast.
And what's Power Line safety without a blog?
... oh nevermind. Several beat me to the punch already.
It can't be quite that dead yet. Heck, I'm posting off my Zaurus using BT to my T68i now. Works like a champ.
I think you meant this to be posted here
"Re-shape the internal studio?" This seems like a job that anybody in their right mind would not want Romero for. For Midway's sake, I'm hoping "Daikatana John" learned lessons from his past mistakes with Ion Storm, where he spent a buttload of money making the place look "cool", only to have the whole empire crumble around him.