As long as were on the subject:
Are there any HD-based mp3 players that can make a good recording, direct to WAV or high-bit-rate mp3, from a good microphone? I think this is a good way to record a band practice.
Well known, talented bands like Rush, Dream Theater and Steely Dan can spend months or longer in the studio writing, jamming, doing arrangements and co-producing their album. Because their albums sell a lot of copies, they tend to have a large budget for production. And these are musicians that don't need 50 takes to get something to sound really good. That said, I appreciate their attention to detail and considering the quality of the finished product, think its perfectly fine that they spend $250,000 or more to make an album. I still think their albums should sell for $10, but will pay $15 because of the quality of the music.
However, if Creed goes into the studio and spends $1 million on their next piece of crap, that doesn't make it worth $16.99 at Sam Goody. In short, the cost of production is not directly related to the cost of a CD.
You're making a quid pro quo argument, in other words: less privacy = more safety. While its possible that some measures that have the effect of reducing privacy may combat terrorism, before we look at that, could we please look at our incompetent government agencies and their failure to deal with this threat? Read the news and you'll find that the FBI and CIA have a lot to answer for.
People with serious peanut allergies can respond to even a trace of peanut scent in the air or few peanut crumbs with a reaction ranging from mild discomfort to serious problems or even death. This is why they make such announcments on planes, which do not have windows you can open to clear out the air.
As an employee of a large University, I feel I've got a pretty good gig. The #1 reason for this is the "alternative" work arrangement. I work 30 hours a week with very flexible hours. In many private companies, there exists a culture of rigid work schedules, workaholism, and corresponding disdain for people more interested in a life outside work. My employer is just the opposite. I'm an aspiring musician, and my job allows me the time and flexibility to work on music in addition to making a living. If tech were my life, and I didn't have an aversion to work-stress, I would get a 40+ hour/week job at a private company and make 50% more money. But past a certain point, TIME is more important to me than money. This has been mentioned in previous threads, but I point it out again because at least at some Universities, job expectations are different, and you don't have to be at work every day at 8 a.m. The other big benefit here is 4+ weeks of vacation time. The reason for this is my academic staff position is in the same general category as professors, and 4+ weeks is standard for them. (If the University wants to keep them, they have to be competitive with other institutions).
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As long as were on the subject: Are there any HD-based mp3 players that can make a good recording, direct to WAV or high-bit-rate mp3, from a good microphone? I think this is a good way to record a band practice.
Someone get this guy a lab and funding! Seriously, imagine what he could do with more support and some linux boxes.
Well known, talented bands like Rush, Dream Theater and Steely Dan can spend months or longer in the studio writing, jamming, doing arrangements and co-producing their album. Because their albums sell a lot of copies, they tend to have a large budget for production. And these are musicians that don't need 50 takes to get something to sound really good. That said, I appreciate their attention to detail and considering the quality of the finished product, think its perfectly fine that they spend $250,000 or more to make an album. I still think their albums should sell for $10, but will pay $15 because of the quality of the music.
However, if Creed goes into the studio and spends $1 million on their next piece of crap, that doesn't make it worth $16.99 at Sam Goody. In short, the cost of production is not directly related to the cost of a CD.
You're making a quid pro quo argument, in other words: less privacy = more safety. While its possible that some measures that have the effect of reducing privacy may combat terrorism, before we look at that, could we please look at our incompetent government agencies and their failure to deal with this threat? Read the news and you'll find that the FBI and CIA have a lot to answer for.
People with serious peanut allergies can respond to even a trace of peanut scent in the air or few peanut crumbs with a reaction ranging from mild discomfort to serious problems or even death. This is why they make such announcments on planes, which do not have windows you can open to clear out the air.
As an employee of a large University, I feel I've got a pretty good gig. The #1 reason for this is the "alternative" work arrangement. I work 30 hours a week with very flexible hours. In many private companies, there exists a culture of rigid work schedules, workaholism, and corresponding disdain for people more interested in a life outside work.
My employer is just the opposite. I'm an aspiring musician, and my job allows me the time and flexibility to work on music in addition to making a living. If tech were my life, and I didn't have an aversion to work-stress, I would get a 40+ hour/week job at a private company and make 50% more money. But past a certain point, TIME is more important to me than money. This has been mentioned in previous threads, but I point it out again because at least at some Universities, job expectations are different, and you don't have to be at work every day at 8 a.m. The other big benefit here is 4+ weeks of vacation time. The reason for this is my academic staff position is in the same general category as professors, and 4+ weeks is standard for them. (If the University wants to keep them, they have to be competitive with other institutions).
We need courses in the following:
Philosophy
Logic
Critical Thinking
Civics
This one's easy. Just apply for a saver card with a false name and address. I usually use "George Orwell, 1984 Animal Farm Ln".