Except for most of the family members, who were named after Groening's real-life family. "Homer", his real father, is from Saskatchewan. That explains a lot.
I remember, a few decades ago, playing violin in one of those school concerts for parents (luckily I was near the back of the crowd). A string popped on me but I was still able to adjust and play on the remaining 3 without too much fuss or screechy, out-of-whack noises[1]. I wasn't finging anywhere near the upper or lower ranges, so it worked. I no longer play that instrument unfortunately, it wasn't cool enough at the time.
[1] Or at least that's what my parents told me afterwards.;)
Re:The Secret to Futurama's success
on
Futurama Returns!
·
· Score: 1
Right. Asking if he had an extra one is just silly, because the process GOTO 10 would never stop. That's the joke. Oh crap, I've just explained a joke, bad form. GOTO ["Asking if he had an extra one is just silly..."]
OMG, I just remembered that I *did* do some Basic programming over 30 years ago (or was it on a HP calculator?) but never became a programmer.
Is this why the western countries are cozying up to the Chinese?
The world today seems absolutely crackers, With nuclear bombs to blow us all sky high. There's fools and idiots sitting on the trigger. It's depressing and it's senseless, and that's why... I like Chinese. I like Chinese. They only come up to your knees, Yet they're always friendly, and they're ready to please.
I like Chinese. I like Chinese. There's nine hundred million of them in the world today. You'd better learn to like them; that's what I say.
I like Chinese. I like Chinese. They come from a long way overseas, But they're cute and they're cuddly, and they're ready to please.
I like Chinese food. The waiters never are rude. Think of the many things they've done to impress. There's Maoism, Taoism, I Ching, and Chess.
So I like Chinese. I like Chinese. I like their tiny little trees, Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
I like Chinese thought, The wisdom that Confucious taught. If Darwin is anything to shout about, The Chinese will survive us all without any doubt.
So, I like Chinese. I like Chinese. They only come up to your knees, Yet they're wise and they're witty, and they're ready to please.
All together.
[verse in Chinese] Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.) Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.) Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.) Ni hao ma; ni hao ma; ni hao ma; zaijien! (How are you; how are you; how are you; goodbye!)
I like Chinese. I like Chinese. Their food is guaranteed to please, A fourteen, a seven, a nine, and lychees.
I like Chinese. I like Chinese. I like their tiny little trees, Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
I like Chinese. I like Chinese. They only come up to your knees...
It's not "a form of torture", Tasers are a way for law enforcement to avoid physical contact with an unruly subject without having to use deadly force.
The use of this technology also encourages non-contact to subdue a subject whereas in the past up-front physical violence was needed.
Personally, I'd prefer talk/reasoning, then muscle, then the gun. No Tasers.
The takedown (and resulting death) in Vancouver is a good example of overuse of technology. 4 fit RCMP officers couldn't handle one guy?
Based on your post I've decided to change my attitude and outlook on life. Thanks for the insightful concepts.
Rather than directly bashing me with insults and using foul language, you obviously sat down and worked out your thoughts. You should be proud of yourself.
I guess this just goes to show that (relatively) low Slashdot UID doesn't necessarily correlate to intelligence or people skills. Well done, I've learned something today!
I read your message, but your opening statement of "Well you are obviously clueless" made me think less of you immediately. You might want to work on your communication skills or try to be nicer to people that you perceive to be your enemies.
My attitude is that blowing things out of proportion and using anecdotes to prove a point is often a sleazy tactic used by people pushing an agenda. I hope you're not one of those people that flies off the handle in indignation before thinking.
Because the event didn't happen to that specific person, the comment doesn't invalidate it happens in general or that it could happen to you. Unlike you, lots of people observe what's happening to others in order to prepare and prevent that from happening to themselves. I presume you'd rather wait until it happened to you to start worrying about it.
I've edited your reply to the most interesting point.
I see no justification in frightening or alarming people unnecessarily. You posit that I am uncaring for anyone other than myself, and by inference imply that you are more caring. You wrote: Unlike you, lots of people...
So, "lots of people" invalidate my opinion now? "Lots of people" are morons and parrot whatever they think they're supposed to think.
Isn't this a psychological problem, though? It all seems to come down to a minority deciding to dictate to others what is "appropriate", sometimes escalating into real nastiness and violence.
How many people do you personally know that are genuinely "bad"? By this I mean totally unreasonable individuals who are real assholish (aside from me, that is).
That sounds like a psychological problem with her and something that should be looked-at carefully by those familiar with both people.
I'm a divorced Dad and my ex and I are on great terms (early on there were a lot of issues, all emotional) but there was no threatened violence or ill will to either party. Some people are just "off-the-hook" and that can be understandable when it comes to emotions. That doesn't justify doing the kind of things you describe though, IMO.
Spock was right, emotions can be dangerous if left unchecked. They can also be amazing.
Too bad if you happened to look like the guy. Chances were you were soon hurting.
You're providing to me an example that you saw on the internet? Reread what I wrote: Has this happened to you or anyone you know?
Just because something supposedly happened somewhere else that you heard about (and don't know the details of the situation) doesn't mean that you can make a blanket statement.
I don't consider wright and wrong to be dependent on how many people agree with me, I make my own decisions and stand by them. Others use examples to justify their beliefs.
When someone posts your address online over an alleged crime or slight, and you're the one whose tires are slashed or who has to confront a crazed gunman breaking down your door, you'll understand.
Has this happened to you or anyone you know? If not, stop the fearmongering.
Slashdot Mirror
I agree with that perception. Six months to a 10 year-old seems like so far away in time. Surely there's a study somewhere on this phenomenon?
Right, I think. The brain shuts down all non-useful input and focuses on the immediate need of self-preservation.
...if you needed to replace a mobo RIGHT NOW.
Sheesh, just buy a Mac laptop as a backup machine. Doesn't everyone do this?
Except for most of the family members, who were named after Groening's real-life family. "Homer", his real father, is from Saskatchewan. That explains a lot.
Stop questioning Al Gore's triumphs.
I remember, a few decades ago, playing violin in one of those school concerts for parents (luckily I was near the back of the crowd). A string popped on me but I was still able to adjust and play on the remaining 3 without too much fuss or screechy, out-of-whack noises[1]. I wasn't finging anywhere near the upper or lower ranges, so it worked. I no longer play that instrument unfortunately, it wasn't cool enough at the time.
;)
[1] Or at least that's what my parents told me afterwards.
I recently met an MS sufferer...
Must...resist...temptation...to make joke.
Right. Asking if he had an extra one is just silly, because the process GOTO 10 would never stop. That's the joke. Oh crap, I've just explained a joke, bad form. GOTO ["Asking if he had an extra one is just silly..."]
OMG, I just remembered that I *did* do some Basic programming over 30 years ago (or was it on a HP calculator?) but never became a programmer.
No real harm done. A bit ironic though, that you were taking a "fellow" Ontarian down a peg for thinking he was near the centre of the universe. Eh?
Cheers, Paul
Ontario...has the largest land mass too.
Are you sure about that?
Is this why the western countries are cozying up to the Chinese?
The world today seems absolutely crackers,
With nuclear bombs to blow us all sky high.
There's fools and idiots sitting on the trigger.
It's depressing and it's senseless, and that's why...
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
They only come up to your knees,
Yet they're always friendly, and they're ready to please.
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
There's nine hundred million of them in the world today.
You'd better learn to like them; that's what I say.
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
They come from a long way overseas,
But they're cute and they're cuddly, and they're ready to please.
I like Chinese food.
The waiters never are rude.
Think of the many things they've done to impress.
There's Maoism, Taoism, I Ching, and Chess.
So I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
I like their tiny little trees,
Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
I like Chinese thought,
The wisdom that Confucious taught.
If Darwin is anything to shout about,
The Chinese will survive us all without any doubt.
So, I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
They only come up to your knees,
Yet they're wise and they're witty, and they're ready to please.
All together.
[verse in Chinese]
Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.)
Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.)
Wo ai zhongguo ren. (I like Chinese.)
Ni hao ma; ni hao ma; ni hao ma; zaijien! (How are you; how are you; how are you; goodbye!)
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
Their food is guaranteed to please,
A fourteen, a seven, a nine, and lychees.
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
I like their tiny little trees,
Their Zen, their ping-pong, their yin, and yang-ese.
I like Chinese.
I like Chinese.
They only come up to your knees...
It's not "a form of torture", Tasers are a way for law enforcement to avoid physical contact with an unruly subject without having to use deadly force. The use of this technology also encourages non-contact to subdue a subject whereas in the past up-front physical violence was needed.
Personally, I'd prefer talk/reasoning, then muscle, then the gun. No Tasers.
The takedown (and resulting death) in Vancouver is a good example of overuse of technology. 4 fit RCMP officers couldn't handle one guy?
In my case it'd be trivial: brain cell 1 ---> brain cell 2. Done!
It is pointless to try to "change the climate". The earth will do what it's always done, and that is to adapt.
Humans are also pretty good at adapting, unless the planet undergoes dramatic climate change like it did in that scary movie.
For those not aware of the relevance of the italicized words, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal
Based on your post I've decided to change my attitude and outlook on life. Thanks for the insightful concepts.
Rather than directly bashing me with insults and using foul language, you obviously sat down and worked out your thoughts. You should be proud of yourself.
I guess this just goes to show that (relatively) low Slashdot UID doesn't necessarily correlate to intelligence or people skills. Well done, I've learned something today!
People are morons, individual Persons are not (mostly).
I guess I'm arrogant and discriminatory now. You win, I suppose. Enjoy!
I read your message, but your opening statement of "Well you are obviously clueless" made me think less of you immediately. You might want to work on your communication skills or try to be nicer to people that you perceive to be your enemies.
My attitude is that blowing things out of proportion and using anecdotes to prove a point is often a sleazy tactic used by people pushing an agenda. I hope you're not one of those people that flies off the handle in indignation before thinking.
Because the event didn't happen to that specific person, the comment doesn't invalidate it happens in general or that it could happen to you. Unlike you, lots of people observe what's happening to others in order to prepare and prevent that from happening to themselves. I presume you'd rather wait until it happened to you to start worrying about it.
I've edited your reply to the most interesting point.
I see no justification in frightening or alarming people unnecessarily. You posit that I am uncaring for anyone other than myself, and by inference imply that you are more caring. You wrote: Unlike you, lots of people...
So, "lots of people" invalidate my opinion now? "Lots of people" are morons and parrot whatever they think they're supposed to think.
Isn't this a psychological problem, though? It all seems to come down to a minority deciding to dictate to others what is "appropriate", sometimes escalating into real nastiness and violence.
How many people do you personally know that are genuinely "bad"? By this I mean totally unreasonable individuals who are real assholish (aside from me, that is).
That sounds like a psychological problem with her and something that should be looked-at carefully by those familiar with both people.
I'm a divorced Dad and my ex and I are on great terms (early on there were a lot of issues, all emotional) but there was no threatened violence or ill will to either party. Some people are just "off-the-hook" and that can be understandable when it comes to emotions. That doesn't justify doing the kind of things you describe though, IMO.
Spock was right, emotions can be dangerous if left unchecked. They can also be amazing.
Too bad if you happened to look like the guy. Chances were you were soon hurting.
You're providing to me an example that you saw on the internet? Reread what I wrote: Has this happened to you or anyone you know?
Just because something supposedly happened somewhere else that you heard about (and don't know the details of the situation) doesn't mean that you can make a blanket statement.
I don't consider wright and wrong to be dependent on how many people agree with me, I make my own decisions and stand by them. Others use examples to justify their beliefs.
I like the way you bolded responsible media. That's an assumption.
When someone posts your address online over an alleged crime or slight, and you're the one whose tires are slashed or who has to confront a crazed gunman breaking down your door, you'll understand.
Has this happened to you or anyone you know? If not, stop the fearmongering.