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Where do you live that people drive around bumping ICP? Out here most people bump Dre produced bullshit. ICP doesn't have that low bass that the kiddie like.
There are several.... Try DVDOvernight. They have a resonable selection of newer and fetish titles. I've always had good luck with them. Or do a search on Yahoo's Directory, several are listed.
In the UK they consider violence taboo on TV, but have no problem with tits and ass. In the U.S. they will allow almost any level of violence, but don't allow T&A and swearing.
So people in the UK missed out on Sylvester McCoy getting all shot up in the Doctor Who movie, while American viewers don't get to see any tits (Unless the program is airing on PBS).
Its going to crap in India because for the longest time India was *the* place to go to outsource software development. Now other "3rd World" countries are catching up when it comes to programming skills, and many of the contracts that once would have gone to India are now going to Vietnam or China.
I have a friend who recently went from having a huge office full of programmers to leasing a small amount of office space at another company for him and the other principles as all of the "real" programming is now being done in Vietnam.
They aren't a lesbian act. They are a pop music act that hints at being lesbian to create a buzz and get the attention of male buyers.
T.A.T.U. was on the radio here in LA after doing the Jay Leno show. They were asked if they were lovers. They refused to answer the question saying it would be an invasion of their personal lives.
Now, why would they refuse to admit being lovers when their whole gimmick is that they kiss during performances? The only reason for them to do this that makes sense would be because they aren't really lesbians, and by admitting it on the radio they know they'd kill off their gimmick.
You can't just look at the ratings, you have to read how they tested the items and what they are looking for. Often times Consumer Reports is weighing certain things heavily that you might not think are important, and some times I don't really think the reviewers really know what to look for. I remember them giving Packard Bell computers "Best Buy" (Or whatever CS calls it) ratings consistantly despite the poor workmanship and inadequate power supplies.
In addition I've noticed brand preferences crop up in their auto reviews. In one review, they slammed Brand A's car for having too small of a trunk. However in the same review, they praised Brand B (Which always gets glowing reviews from them)'s trunk which from their own figures was smaller than Brand A's, and from real life experience is also less usable do to door hinges which fold into the trunk.
So I guess what I'm trying to say, is that even Consumer Reports shouldn't be taken as a bastion of "Correct Opinion". Instead, you should always read reviews from multiple sources, and be sure to actually read the reviews to see why they rated the game/movie/product the way they did.
For me, often times movie reviews that rate a movie poorly make me want to see the movie because I'm looking for in a movie tend to go against the values that most "professional reviewers" look for. What they lament I might be craving.
In a previous story which I cannot find, a piece of software was discussed that you run, and it automatically graps images being transfered via WiFi and creates a real time collage of what people are downloading onto their computers. Can anyone tell me the name of the software or where to get it.
My company currently runs their WiFi with no WEP encryption at all and I figured it would be a dramatic way to show the higher ups how easy it is to steal info from a wireless network.
As the article states, the DVD's "Unique ID" is sent to MS and looked up in a database of DVD's. This info is then sent to MediaPlayer and stored so the next time the DVD in inserted it will pull up the name and track info.
This is no different than the typical CD player/MP3 ripper which queries the CDDB to find out the title of the CD and the name of the tracks. No big deal.
Seriously, however, nobody is going to pay an 18 year old $30k/yr.
I made that much when I was 18. Selling computers at Future Shop. My first year I made $34k. So it is possible, and that was in Oregon when the economy never recovered from the recession in the 1970's. I know several people in non sales roles that made more than that by the time they got to be 20.
Nemisis was the greatest movie of the year! What better plot than to have evil mirror images of the Star Trek Crew
I never saw the movie. It looked like a low budget episode from the show based on what I saw on the trailers (Dune Buggies, cheesy costumes, etc). So tell me, is what you say true? And did they do it in the Classic Star Trek manner, with the "evil" versions sporting goatee's? If so, I'll gladly pay to see Picard, Data, and Troi running around with "evil" goatee's on their faces.
No. Currently most songs you can download on P2P networks are perfect CD rips. The problem is that most of the P2P programs are pretty stupid and will "share" a song that was only partially downloaded. So you end up having to download the file from 3 or 4 different sources to actually end up with a recording that is the full song. While file size is a good indicator of whether you get the full song or not, due to different encoding/compression its not fool proof. Also, a lot of the files are mislabeled which is I think (Just based on what I've seen) often done by fans to encourage you to listen to the bands they like. (Ie. Posting a song by their favorit indie band with the name of Eminem's new song)
I found myself the proud owner of one dead Fortron Source 550W power supply (almost brand new, only 250W of load on it when it burned out). I know that company makes tons of PS units, and as far as I know, they are generally considered OK hardware... my luck to get the bad one.
I'm sorry, but you obviously don't belong on Slashdot. Get outta here.
What? Don't want to leave? Ok, I'll tell you the proper Slashdot response:
1. Assume that since you had a bad unit, all the units the company produces must be shit. 2. Set up a web page documenting just how bad their products are with your experience as the only prrof. Be sure to post an email address so other users can send you their anecdotal stories of mishaps with the product and include these on your web site as proof that the company produces shit. 3. Constantly search the newsgroups, Amazon and other such product reviews, and slash dot for the mention of the company that made your product. 4. Once found, proceed to scream about what shitty products the company makes and point people to your site as proof of just how many people are experiencing problems. 5. NEVER acknowledge that all companies, regarless of reputation, produce the occasional defective product.
Ever hear of HDTV? By the time the PS3 hits the street HDTV should have a major foothold in the market. I'm sure Microsoft and Nintendo's next gen systems will support the higher resolutions offered by HDTV, and Sony better too.
In addition, all this power isn't used just for resolution. The power will be used to render more polygons, process more complex AI, and shift around bigger and more detailed textures.
I won't be happy until GTA is rendered on the fly with graphics on par with the Final Fantasy movie!
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Where do you live that people drive around bumping ICP? Out here most people bump Dre produced bullshit. ICP doesn't have that low bass that the kiddie like.
I pay $.47 a gallon for bottled water at Walmart. So its not that bad. Tap water in SoCal tastes horrible and leaves mineral deposits in my pans.
Time to burn all the libraries, eh?
There are several.... Try DVDOvernight. They have a resonable selection of newer and fetish titles. I've always had good luck with them. Or do a search on Yahoo's Directory, several are listed.
I thought he was talking about Shaggy 2 Dope.
Hmmm, outside of San Francisco I don't think this story will have much draw in the U.S.
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A lot of cool effects there. Though rather than use water they now seem to use a ball. But same effect.
So people in the UK missed out on Sylvester McCoy getting all shot up in the Doctor Who movie, while American viewers don't get to see any tits (Unless the program is airing on PBS).
I can't remember 10 "random" numbers that I see on a sign or vehicle, but I can easily remember a two or 3 word string at a glance.
I have a friend who recently went from having a huge office full of programmers to leasing a small amount of office space at another company for him and the other principles as all of the "real" programming is now being done in Vietnam.
T.A.T.U. was on the radio here in LA after doing the Jay Leno show. They were asked if they were lovers. They refused to answer the question saying it would be an invasion of their personal lives.
Now, why would they refuse to admit being lovers when their whole gimmick is that they kiss during performances? The only reason for them to do this that makes sense would be because they aren't really lesbians, and by admitting it on the radio they know they'd kill off their gimmick.
In addition I've noticed brand preferences crop up in their auto reviews. In one review, they slammed Brand A's car for having too small of a trunk. However in the same review, they praised Brand B (Which always gets glowing reviews from them)'s trunk which from their own figures was smaller than Brand A's, and from real life experience is also less usable do to door hinges which fold into the trunk.
So I guess what I'm trying to say, is that even Consumer Reports shouldn't be taken as a bastion of "Correct Opinion". Instead, you should always read reviews from multiple sources, and be sure to actually read the reviews to see why they rated the game/movie/product the way they did.
For me, often times movie reviews that rate a movie poorly make me want to see the movie because I'm looking for in a movie tend to go against the values that most "professional reviewers" look for. What they lament I might be craving.
Console Version of DNF
Anyone know where to find a Windows version of this?
My company currently runs their WiFi with no WEP encryption at all and I figured it would be a dramatic way to show the higher ups how easy it is to steal info from a wireless network.
This is no different than the typical CD player/MP3 ripper which queries the CDDB to find out the title of the CD and the name of the tracks. No big deal.
I made that much when I was 18. Selling computers at Future Shop. My first year I made $34k. So it is possible, and that was in Oregon when the economy never recovered from the recession in the 1970's. I know several people in non sales roles that made more than that by the time they got to be 20.
I never saw the movie. It looked like a low budget episode from the show based on what I saw on the trailers (Dune Buggies, cheesy costumes, etc). So tell me, is what you say true? And did they do it in the Classic Star Trek manner, with the "evil" versions sporting goatee's? If so, I'll gladly pay to see Picard, Data, and Troi running around with "evil" goatee's on their faces.
OK, so I like camp.
Now if they would just adapt this to playing Solitare, I'd never have to come to work again! The computer could do my "job" for me.
No. Currently most songs you can download on P2P networks are perfect CD rips. The problem is that most of the P2P programs are pretty stupid and will "share" a song that was only partially downloaded. So you end up having to download the file from 3 or 4 different sources to actually end up with a recording that is the full song. While file size is a good indicator of whether you get the full song or not, due to different encoding/compression its not fool proof. Also, a lot of the files are mislabeled which is I think (Just based on what I've seen) often done by fans to encourage you to listen to the bands they like. (Ie. Posting a song by their favorit indie band with the name of Eminem's new song)
At least before they had to sneak over to look in the windows, now they just have to look at the windows.
I'm sorry, but you obviously don't belong on Slashdot. Get outta here.
What? Don't want to leave? Ok, I'll tell you the proper Slashdot response:
1. Assume that since you had a bad unit, all the units the company produces must be shit.
2. Set up a web page documenting just how bad their products are with your experience as the only prrof. Be sure to post an email address so other users can send you their anecdotal stories of mishaps with the product and include these on your web site as proof that the company produces shit.
3. Constantly search the newsgroups, Amazon and other such product reviews, and slash dot for the mention of the company that made your product.
4. Once found, proceed to scream about what shitty products the company makes and point people to your site as proof of just how many people are experiencing problems.
5. NEVER acknowledge that all companies, regarless of reputation, produce the occasional defective product.
Many a lady has gotten free drinks from a bartender this way, somehow I don't think it would work on this machine.
In addition, all this power isn't used just for resolution. The power will be used to render more polygons, process more complex AI, and shift around bigger and more detailed textures.
I won't be happy until GTA is rendered on the fly with graphics on par with the Final Fantasy movie!