Looks like maybe the days of "it's okay, nothing will ever infect my machine, since nobody bothers to write things like this for macs" are coming to an end.
As part of the British Empire, Canada were also at war with Japan (although I don't know how much fighting occured directly between the two countries), so accidentally attacking Canada probably still counted as a success for them.
US troops retook Attu in furious fighting, May 11-30, 1943.
Thirty-four thousand US and Canadian troops landed to retake Kiska on Aug 15, but found the island had been evacuated.
Both sides had discovered that bad weather prevented further major attacks on the other's mainland from a northern route.
Of course, I'm not part of the group working on the problem, so how I spend my time is my own business. See, companies have these things called departments....
I certainly hope they work later than 4pm, monday to friday, to fix this.
Being an RBC employee sitting about 40 feet away from the people working on this, let me tell you they are most definately *not* keeping bankers hours.
Of course, I like having a job, so I can't go into any details about the root cause of the problem. But needless to say there are a lot of people working very hard on rectifying the situation.
I thought Canadians have a much higher gun per capita ratio than the US. Isn't that correct?
Yes, in fact that is true. However we Canadians have more *rifles* and far fewer *handguns*... IMHO thats part of the gun death statistic discrepancy between oh lets say Detroit and Windsor.
As an RBC employee and stockholder, thank GOD we got out of that one. It really set my teeth on edge when I found out that RBC had invested in those A**clowns.
I suspect that American companies in WWII Germany were most likely in effect nationalized by the nazis during the course of the war. I somehow doubt there was an american manager in the background calling the shots. 'Yes, Hanz. Cancel that last order of fighter planes the Germans ordered. It's going to be bad for our British operations.'
For the most part, you're right. Read "IBM and the Holocaust" then get back to me though.
If it wasn't for the spoiled food and the danger to the young and elderly, I'd say we should have a weekend long blackout every year.
Sure it was hot, no hot water, not much in the way of food, but for the first time in my life I was able to walk to the park, lie down, and look at the stars.
Toronto was never so beautiful as when the lights were out.
Actually, the BBC has had an amnesty for years. Basically, all they want is to borrow the file or videotape and make a copy. The original material is returned to the collector.
http://nitro9.earth.uni.edu/doctor/lost/lost.htm l
Essentially, after the episodes were initially transmitted they were stored in a warehouse. As the early 70s approached the re-saleability of old black and white shows was decided to be essentially nil. So, the tapes and films were scheduled to be destroyed. Old cellulose is a bit of a fire hazard.
Many old shows like Z-Cars and Softly, Softly were destroyed as well.
They're being recovered VERY slowly these days, as all of the foreign stations that episodes were sold to have been searched, etc. The above URL explains a lot.
...the more they stay the same. I find it kind of funny that you can replace the word "Movie" with "Software" and voila! You have an article about the warez scene in the 80s.
Granted, we didn't have FTP sites or Broadband. You young punks don't know how lucky you have it! Why, back in my day we had to courier stuff at 24oo baud! (Ranting fades...)
Still, I miss those days. I'm glad I gave it up though. I'd hate to be caught now, in my 30s, and have my life ruined.
I note that Mr. Foreman has no response for the (justified) threads that knock the hell out of Real One player for being the bloated POS that it is. However, he does have time to respond to the "encouraging" comments.
Personally, I stream my radio show via Real and Windows Media. I'd kill for a legit version of Real Player that worked as well as "Real Alternative" and was easy to download without navigating through 3 pages of garbage.
I wish there was another alternative, but OGG and MP3 streams sound like hell at low bitrates. Ditto for QT Audio.
We currently have PLANS to invade Canada, we have for years, the Canadians have the same "Plans" I figure buffalo might be in serious trouble.....
Beleive you me, if we were to invade the States, Buffalo would be qute safe. You're welcome to that smelly city.:) Heck, Minnesota would be pretty damn safe too, would you guys like to take Winnipeg from us, cheap?
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Looks like maybe the days of "it's okay, nothing will ever infect my machine, since nobody bothers to write things like this for macs" are coming to an end.
...and you can thank your iPod for that one.
As part of the British Empire, Canada were also at war with Japan (although I don't know how much fighting occured directly between the two countries), so accidentally attacking Canada probably still counted as a success for them.
US troops retook Attu in furious fighting, May 11-30, 1943. Thirty-four thousand US and Canadian troops landed to retake Kiska on Aug 15, but found the island had been evacuated. Both sides had discovered that bad weather prevented further major attacks on the other's mainland from a northern route.
Of course, I'm not part of the group working on the problem, so how I spend my time is my own business. See, companies have these things called departments....
I certainly hope they work later than 4pm, monday to friday, to fix this.
Being an RBC employee sitting about 40 feet away from the people working on this, let me tell you they are most definately *not* keeping bankers hours.
Of course, I like having a job, so I can't go into any details about the root cause of the problem. But needless to say there are a lot of people working very hard on rectifying the situation.
Therefore, there's presently no legal way to watch any FNC-made show in Canada.
As a Canadian, let me say: Thank god for that.
I thought Canadians have a much higher gun per capita ratio than the US. Isn't that correct?
... IMHO thats part of the gun death statistic discrepancy between oh lets say Detroit and Windsor.
Yes, in fact that is true. However we Canadians have more *rifles* and far fewer *handguns*
Am I the only person who read Quicksilver and was yelling at the book "GET TO THE POINT!"
Personally I loved Cryptonomicon, but Quicksilver dragged so much that I doubt I'll bother to continue reading the series.
As an RBC employee and stockholder, thank GOD we got out of that one. It really set my teeth on edge when I found out that RBC had invested in those A**clowns.
I suspect that American companies in WWII Germany were most likely in effect nationalized by the nazis during the course of the war. I somehow doubt there was an american manager in the background calling the shots. 'Yes, Hanz. Cancel that last order of fighter planes the Germans ordered. It's going to be bad for our British operations.'
For the most part, you're right. Read "IBM and the Holocaust" then get back to me though.
Yeah, but you're a bunch of fairies! :)
:)
Of course it didn't affect the solar showers. You're hippies no-one was using them!
j/k
If it wasn't for the spoiled food and the danger to the young and elderly, I'd say we should have a weekend long blackout every year.
Sure it was hot, no hot water, not much in the way of food, but for the first time in my life I was able to walk to the park, lie down, and look at the stars.
Toronto was never so beautiful as when the lights were out.
Not likely. I bet it was a secret attack by the LOD!
Of course it wasn't found. Mondas was knocked out of the suns orbit a dogs age ago.
Now, when it's occupants come back to attack the weather control base on the moon we'll be in trouble.
Are you sure that wouldn't be his SWEDE side? /me ducks!
In other unrelated news, the Pentagon reports that the Aleutian islands will be renamed "Haven" to host a new project called "Sauron" ...
How 'low' can they go?"
Death row? What a brother know.
Once again back is the incredible, the rhyme animal. D! Public Enemy #1!
(Sorry, it's like a reflex these days)
Actually, the BBC has had an amnesty for years. Basically, all they want is to borrow the file or videotape and make a copy. The original material is returned to the collector.
Man, I'm gonna have a field day with this thread.
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http://nitro9.earth.uni.edu/doctor/lost/lost.ht
Essentially, after the episodes were initially transmitted they were stored in a warehouse. As the early 70s approached the re-saleability of old black and white shows was decided to be essentially nil. So, the tapes and films were scheduled to be destroyed. Old cellulose is a bit of a fire hazard.
Many old shows like Z-Cars and Softly, Softly were destroyed as well.
They're being recovered VERY slowly these days, as all of the foreign stations that episodes were sold to have been searched, etc. The above URL explains a lot.
Simpsons reference.
http://www.snpp.com/episodes/3F12.html
(Said in Cartman's voice), Oh, I'm sorry.. you don't have an interpretation of Amendment #2.....
You're breaking my balls Darl, breaking my balls.
...the more they stay the same. I find it kind of funny that you can replace the word "Movie" with "Software" and voila! You have an article about the warez scene in the 80s.
Granted, we didn't have FTP sites or Broadband. You young punks don't know how lucky you have it! Why, back in my day we had to courier stuff at 24oo baud! (Ranting fades...)
Still, I miss those days. I'm glad I gave it up though. I'd hate to be caught now, in my 30s, and have my life ruined.
I note that Mr. Foreman has no response for the (justified) threads that knock the hell out of Real One player for being the bloated POS that it is. However, he does have time to respond to the "encouraging" comments.
Personally, I stream my radio show via Real and Windows Media. I'd kill for a legit version of Real Player that worked as well as "Real Alternative" and was easy to download without navigating through 3 pages of garbage.
I wish there was another alternative, but OGG and MP3 streams sound like hell at low bitrates. Ditto for QT Audio.
I've gone a little nuts with the air colling in my system, but it's honestly a bit of a hobby within a hobby anyhow.
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http://www.livejournal.com/users/djtodd/126109.
I think I have something like 9 fans in my case.
Yes, it's louder than some equipment rooms.
No fear. Send me an email, and I'll introduce you to my ex-wife.
We currently have PLANS to invade Canada, we have for years, the Canadians have the same "Plans" I figure buffalo might be in serious trouble.....
:) Heck, Minnesota would be pretty damn safe too, would you guys like to take Winnipeg from us, cheap?
Beleive you me, if we were to invade the States, Buffalo would be qute safe. You're welcome to that smelly city.
Now Vermont on the other hand...