I would have to emphatically disagree. I've always thought that the Thrawn trilogy was some of the best Star Wars writing out there, and it would have made a great conclusion to Lucas's original idea of a trilogy of trilogies if it had been done back in the 80s or 90s when it was still possible to use the original actors.
But what if the problem is not with any specific worker? Sometimes workers may have to be fired if there is not enough business to sustain them (I realize that this is often an excuse, but it is also sometimes true).
Since it doesn't seem to have been explicitly mentioned yet, I think it's important to point out that one of (if not the biggest) American concern is that technology given to the Brits will, because of the various partnerships in the defense industry, end up spread throughout the EU, possibly ultimately in China (if the embargo is ever lifted, or maybe even without that). Here are some relevant links: an admittidly biased blog, and a more objective defense industry news site.
I absolutely agree and I even, in my spare time, often read through his old letter responses, even when the actual products they address are probably out of date, just for enjoyment and edification.
witness: in school, teachers routinely punish the entire class until the party guilty of a particular offense comes forward. in real life, we would call this sort of activity by authorities "terrorism". in school, the mantra of maintaining order is "i don't care who started it." in the real world, we spend billions of dollars on a justice system to figure out "who started it."
Without putting forward my personal views, I'd like to point out that Israel routinely demolishes the houses of those it deems "terrorists" (I use quotation marks in the absence of a clear, accepted definition for terrorism). Would you agree that this is effectively state terrorism?
when the plane got shot down, and Elastigirl and the kids landed in the water, I seem to recall that there were no water droplets on their faces while they were floating around in the ocean. I'm struck by this only because it would seem like water droplets on a face would be an easier problem than some of the others that they tackled for this movie (and succeeded, IMHO).
I can understand not wanting to go through the hassle of building one's own machine, but why buy from an overpriced joke like Alienware? iBuyPower makes similarly spec'd machines (well, aside from the the overclocking) for waaay better prices.
My 0.02.
Full Disclaimer: My only connection to IBP is that I purchased one of their E-Series laptops several monthes ago, and have been very impressed.
But what good would individuals carrying weapons be against, say, an NBC weapon smuggled into a major city? By the time anyone notices, it will probably be too late.
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I would have to emphatically disagree. I've always thought that the Thrawn trilogy was some of the best Star Wars writing out there, and it would have made a great conclusion to Lucas's original idea of a trilogy of trilogies if it had been done back in the 80s or 90s when it was still possible to use the original actors.
But what if the problem is not with any specific worker? Sometimes workers may have to be fired if there is not enough business to sustain them (I realize that this is often an excuse, but it is also sometimes true).
Some more detailed information about the project can be found here: the British part (aka CVF) and the French part (aka PA2).
on the off chance that you're serious, I'll point out that the GP is (hopefully) referring to this Willow.
Since it doesn't seem to have been explicitly mentioned yet, I think it's important to point out that one of (if not the biggest) American concern is that technology given to the Brits will, because of the various partnerships in the defense industry, end up spread throughout the EU, possibly ultimately in China (if the embargo is ever lifted, or maybe even without that). Here are some relevant links: an admittidly biased blog, and a more objective defense industry news site.
That said, I think the issue of "banning" games in the first place should be addressed directly for the absurdity that it is.
...or the chance of getting a 4GB thumb drive.
...find this to be perhaps the most disturbing quote of the article?
There is just this culture of freedom that people feel they're entitled to, and they don't want anyone looking over their shoulders.
...that is some serious dedication. However, I was under the impression that Caltech had a rival on the West Coast, namely Harvey Mudd, right?
Keep up the good work Dan! :)
...that scene from Hackers is possible. "The pool on the roof must have a leak." :)
Without putting forward my personal views, I'd like to point out that Israel routinely demolishes the houses of those it deems "terrorists" (I use quotation marks in the absence of a clear, accepted definition for terrorism). Would you agree that this is effectively state terrorism?
No, but she is professional hypnotherapist.
Don't let the MPAA hear, they'll try to use it as evidence of piracy.
...a fine of 416 million Turkish lire ($293)
:)
Oh man, somebody get them on the euro, fast.
when the plane got shot down, and Elastigirl and the kids landed in the water, I seem to recall that there were no water droplets on their faces while they were floating around in the ocean. I'm struck by this only because it would seem like water droplets on a face would be an easier problem than some of the others that they tackled for this movie (and succeeded, IMHO).
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:)
might want to check out an insightful, positive review over at the NY Times.
Hm, well, WinRAR doesn't, and neither does WinXP natively, so I choose to remain miffed.
an unpacked version of that TIFF would have been nice.
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My 0.02.
Full Disclaimer: My only connection to IBP is that I purchased one of their E-Series laptops several monthes ago, and have been very impressed.
But what good would individuals carrying weapons be against, say, an NBC weapon smuggled into a major city? By the time anyone notices, it will probably be too late.
This phone seems to do much the same, and looks a lot cooler to boot.