Ever heard of a musician or composer getting memory loss or declining mental capacities? For my whole I've been a musician (classical and jazz pianist) and I find it an excellent way to keep my mind working.
Listen to music. Learn to read music. Play music. It's a universal language that works both hemispheres of your brain. Get the NYT's best seller:
http://www.yourbrainonmusic.com/
I play gigs, a lot of gigs, and most of them for retirement homes and whatnot. Many of the residents there, the seniors, don't remember a thing. Some have Alzheimer's and it's sad. However, on many occasions when I'm playing a 1940's, 50's, or 60's popular tune on the piano, they start HUMMING ALONG automatically. They say they don't know where they've heard of it, or the name of it, but they know it and it's very familiar. They always ask for my name, thank me for my time, and we part goodbye.
Two weeks later, I come back to the same place, the same gig, and they have NO CLUE who I am. I play both classical, jazz, and popular tunes, and they struggle to walk toward the piano, just to tell me "Young man, I don't know who you are, but I remember this music, and I know I've heard of it just recently."
Music is invulnerable -- no, INVINCIBLE to mental deterioration. Oscar Peterson, the world-renowned jazz pianist, had a stroke during his prime career. He lost complete control and mobility on the entire left side of his body. Awhile later he gained full control back and was on the piano again - and came back with even more articulate music and improvisation. He had ANOTHER stroke years later, and recovered AGAIN with top-notch musicality and improvisation. None of the strokes affected his musical technique, articulation, and dexterity of his brain.
Music will "crystallize" a certain part of your brain's capacity. Music bridges, networks, and reinforces the neurotransmitters that send and receive brain signals.
Listen to music. Learn to read music. Play music.
Start with some classical music for a good foundation, then move on to anything you like.
I've noticed that some folks here are getting one thing outta this incident - that flying is risky. Statistically, flying is no riskier (if not less) than your driving your car to your local airport. What's more, according to the NTSB, most aviation accidents are from pilot (human) error as a result from complacency or negligence. So, a lot of people out there wouldn't call flying a risky business, rather flying is simply *less forgiving* to those who possess the mentioned traits.
Also, to address the possibility of a heart attack or a stroke before Fossett's crash, any pilot holding a Private Pilot Certificate or above has to have at least a valid and current Class 3 Medical certificate from the FAA in order to exercise private pilot privileges. Hence generally, pilots are healthier than the average crowd. While I agree that a stroke or heart attack might have been possible, they are not likely.
Statistically, flying is no riskier (if not less) than driving your car to your local airport.
Also, according to the NTSB, most aviation accidents are from pilot error as a result from complacency or negligence. So, some wouldn't call flying a risky business, rather flying is simply *less forgiving* to those who are negligent.
Any pilot holding a private pilot certificate or above has to have at least a valid and current 3rd class medical certificate to exercise private pilot privileges. Generally, pilots are healthier than the average crowd. While I agree that a stroke or heart attack might have been possible, they are not likely.
Get a sub-notebook, like the Asus EEE PC. Small and cheap (starting $300 or less), built-in wifi, webcam, 3 USB ports, SD card slot, and runs on Debian or Windows. Get a slim external DVD drive for DVD movies.
Get a 2GB+ SD card or USB flash drive, put your personal files there with your CHECK-IN LUGGAGES, NOT carry-on. Encrypt if you want.
Use your sub-notebook (laptop) and flash storage during your trip. Before coming back to the U.S., put flash storage in CHECKED-luggage, wipe laptop to factory settings, if you need to (can be done in under 10 sec. with the EEE PC, and already has all drivers and apps loaded after factory reset), bring it with you on the plane. If customs take it, they won't know how to operate it most likely due to unfamiliarity with Debian, or they'll find nothing. If they seize it, heck, you lost barely $300. The plane ticket probably cost you more. Plus who cares, your data is safe, wrapped inside one of your pair of underwears in your checked luggage.
I'm all for your idea and will be telling others about it, but first you need to get one thing right - the staff in question are NOT employed by the airlines. The airlines staff only compose of the crew members, cabin members, and ticket agents. The GROUND staff are employed by the airport itself, and thus the government.
He also harmed a dozen students. Think of the 12+ high-achieving students that got their grades boosted (or screwed over) for no apparent reason because this kid decided to change them. That could mean that some of kids lost their 1st choice colleges, appeal decisions, etc. Or worse - the genuinely hard-working kids had their spots taken from the other kids that had their grades mysteriously boosted up.
If he only changed his own grades, I'd say expel him, don't let him walk the stage and no high school diploma. Community service for a year, then finish off high school where he left off. BUT, there were a dozen other INNOCENT students involved, and he screwed them over. Think of the students that aimed for UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego. I go to one of the UC's, and they're the most sought-after public universities in the West Coast. They're friggin competitive. This kid may have just ruined a dozen lives, possibly lives of kids with poor immigrant parents that worked their asses off so they could sent their own genuinely hardworking kids to a good college.
Just FYI, you can have ANY email marked as "unread", even after you've read them. Just check the email and select "mark as unread".. Therefore we cannot assume the fact that the emails all seemed "Unread" ACTUALLY meant that they were never opened/read.
speak loudly or bring in a sandwich? if you've read the article it says that the campus cops were doing a routine Student ID check after 11pm. If you don't have a student ID you have to leave. The student refused to show his ID. Did you even read the article?
Google Earth wouldn't be of ANY help to what they're seeking for. The Google Earth map databases are updated every six months, so they could find the forest full and thriving one day and 6 months later check again - they might just find it a thriving new city. WHERE'S THE JUNGLE??? Too bad, we never said Google Earth is real-time. They're merely outdated images taken by satellites twice per year.
The launch page is completely compatible with Mozilla. I was able to view it and download the software with the latest versions of Firefox and Mozilla with no problems at all. Someone needs to upgrade their browser version.
I also use The Core Media player, a free media player that I use to replace windows media player with. It has all the known codecs already built-in, and has many other unique and helpful features.
I'm a high school senior in California. Here most of the students are into PDA's and their so-called "web developing" with their xanga online journals. I'm not sure about science though, we're a specialized arts high school so science is a bit off for us.
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Not exactly accurate there. My hotmail account has been bumped up to 250MB just last weeek. Their plan is to upgrade from the oldest user accounts first, then proceeding on to the newer ones by year. I registered my hotmail acct. in 1997-8, and my other accounts (registered around 2000) have not yet been upgraded.
The thing I hate is that their names really suck. I wouldn't be surprised if they come up with a Zire 32 or 73 later. drop the god damn numbers. They could've called it something similiar to "ZireEdge", "ZirePrism", etc. etc. whatever, which is exactly what Handspring did with their Visor line back a few years ago (Visor Deluxe/Neo/Platinum/Edge/Prism). Model name that include numbers are for cellphones not PDAs.
I have quite a few night vision equipment such as camcorders and digital still cameras. Night vision is basically Infrared light. Note that infrared cameras can be used to "see through" light, skin-tight, and thin clothing. We are not only dealing with priracy here, but also privacy.
True...I'm a Palm advocate and I had my first handheld back when the first one came out in 1996. It was the PalmPilot Personal/Professional, I believe. But he was close though, saying it was 10 years ago. But I'm sure 1994 they already had some of the ideas and design for a PDA. It's just that the hardware technology hasn't caught up yet.
If it's illegal then start making it legal guys. Unfortunately the 92384729691 people on earth that use emulators aren't going to stop developing and using emulators just because you, Nintendo, managed to get the shittiest patient in history. Sorry but it's just the way it is, and it has been like this even before you were born, Nintendo. Oh sorry i gtg now, gotta get back to my Metriod Fusion on my GBA emulator, I'm planning to finish the game tonight. After that I'm gonna intall Mario Kart for my GBA emulator, which I just downloaded yesterday, along with 983718326 other ROMs, all for Nintendo. So screw you. ok gtg laters.
Psh...so what?? This only proves that the net is growing and becoming a better place for all of us. Reading and learning about history and other fields of studies, should be free of charge to every person in this world. This only means that the world is getting better, not worse.
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Ever heard of a musician or composer getting memory loss or declining mental capacities? For my whole I've been a musician (classical and jazz pianist) and I find it an excellent way to keep my mind working.
Listen to music. Learn to read music. Play music. It's a universal language that works both hemispheres of your brain. Get the NYT's best seller: http://www.yourbrainonmusic.com/
I play gigs, a lot of gigs, and most of them for retirement homes and whatnot. Many of the residents there, the seniors, don't remember a thing. Some have Alzheimer's and it's sad. However, on many occasions when I'm playing a 1940's, 50's, or 60's popular tune on the piano, they start HUMMING ALONG automatically. They say they don't know where they've heard of it, or the name of it, but they know it and it's very familiar. They always ask for my name, thank me for my time, and we part goodbye.
Two weeks later, I come back to the same place, the same gig, and they have NO CLUE who I am. I play both classical, jazz, and popular tunes, and they struggle to walk toward the piano, just to tell me "Young man, I don't know who you are, but I remember this music, and I know I've heard of it just recently."
Music is invulnerable -- no, INVINCIBLE to mental deterioration. Oscar Peterson, the world-renowned jazz pianist, had a stroke during his prime career. He lost complete control and mobility on the entire left side of his body. Awhile later he gained full control back and was on the piano again - and came back with even more articulate music and improvisation. He had ANOTHER stroke years later, and recovered AGAIN with top-notch musicality and improvisation. None of the strokes affected his musical technique, articulation, and dexterity of his brain.
Music will "crystallize" a certain part of your brain's capacity. Music bridges, networks, and reinforces the neurotransmitters that send and receive brain signals.
Listen to music. Learn to read music. Play music. Start with some classical music for a good foundation, then move on to anything you like.
I've noticed that some folks here are getting one thing outta this incident - that flying is risky. Statistically, flying is no riskier (if not less) than your driving your car to your local airport. What's more, according to the NTSB, most aviation accidents are from pilot (human) error as a result from complacency or negligence. So, a lot of people out there wouldn't call flying a risky business, rather flying is simply *less forgiving* to those who possess the mentioned traits.
Also, to address the possibility of a heart attack or a stroke before Fossett's crash, any pilot holding a Private Pilot Certificate or above has to have at least a valid and current Class 3 Medical certificate from the FAA in order to exercise private pilot privileges. Hence generally, pilots are healthier than the average crowd. While I agree that a stroke or heart attack might have been possible, they are not likely.
Statistically, flying is no riskier (if not less) than driving your car to your local airport. Also, according to the NTSB, most aviation accidents are from pilot error as a result from complacency or negligence. So, some wouldn't call flying a risky business, rather flying is simply *less forgiving* to those who are negligent.
Any pilot holding a private pilot certificate or above has to have at least a valid and current 3rd class medical certificate to exercise private pilot privileges. Generally, pilots are healthier than the average crowd. While I agree that a stroke or heart attack might have been possible, they are not likely.
Get a sub-notebook, like the Asus EEE PC. Small and cheap (starting $300 or less), built-in wifi, webcam, 3 USB ports, SD card slot, and runs on Debian or Windows. Get a slim external DVD drive for DVD movies. Get a 2GB+ SD card or USB flash drive, put your personal files there with your CHECK-IN LUGGAGES, NOT carry-on. Encrypt if you want. Use your sub-notebook (laptop) and flash storage during your trip. Before coming back to the U.S., put flash storage in CHECKED-luggage, wipe laptop to factory settings, if you need to (can be done in under 10 sec. with the EEE PC, and already has all drivers and apps loaded after factory reset), bring it with you on the plane. If customs take it, they won't know how to operate it most likely due to unfamiliarity with Debian, or they'll find nothing. If they seize it, heck, you lost barely $300. The plane ticket probably cost you more. Plus who cares, your data is safe, wrapped inside one of your pair of underwears in your checked luggage.
I'm all for your idea and will be telling others about it, but first you need to get one thing right - the staff in question are NOT employed by the airlines. The airlines staff only compose of the crew members, cabin members, and ticket agents. The GROUND staff are employed by the airport itself, and thus the government.
He also harmed a dozen students. Think of the 12+ high-achieving students that got their grades boosted (or screwed over) for no apparent reason because this kid decided to change them. That could mean that some of kids lost their 1st choice colleges, appeal decisions, etc. Or worse - the genuinely hard-working kids had their spots taken from the other kids that had their grades mysteriously boosted up. If he only changed his own grades, I'd say expel him, don't let him walk the stage and no high school diploma. Community service for a year, then finish off high school where he left off. BUT, there were a dozen other INNOCENT students involved, and he screwed them over. Think of the students that aimed for UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego. I go to one of the UC's, and they're the most sought-after public universities in the West Coast. They're friggin competitive. This kid may have just ruined a dozen lives, possibly lives of kids with poor immigrant parents that worked their asses off so they could sent their own genuinely hardworking kids to a good college.
Just FYI, you can have ANY email marked as "unread", even after you've read them. Just check the email and select "mark as unread".. Therefore we cannot assume the fact that the emails all seemed "Unread" ACTUALLY meant that they were never opened/read.
speak loudly or bring in a sandwich? if you've read the article it says that the campus cops were doing a routine Student ID check after 11pm. If you don't have a student ID you have to leave. The student refused to show his ID. Did you even read the article?
Google Earth wouldn't be of ANY help to what they're seeking for. The Google Earth map databases are updated every six months, so they could find the forest full and thriving one day and 6 months later check again - they might just find it a thriving new city. WHERE'S THE JUNGLE??? Too bad, we never said Google Earth is real-time. They're merely outdated images taken by satellites twice per year.
The launch page is completely compatible with Mozilla. I was able to view it and download the software with the latest versions of Firefox and Mozilla with no problems at all. Someone needs to upgrade their browser version.
I also thought that bill gates will be allowing the police to read people's emails... I was like, wtf??
We at palmzone.net have already reported this on Christmas Eve...
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http://www.palmzone.net/modules.php?name=News&f
Microsoft offers a variety of useful little freeware.. They have a full page on them with detailed info and download:
w er toys/xppowertoys.mspx
:-)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/po
Hope you'll find it useful.
Anthony
Sorry guys for some reason I accidentally put a space right after the word "tools" in that first link... remove it for the page to load.
This one's straight from microsoft's site, but heck the software there are free and I use 'em daily:
o ls /default.mspx
:-)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/to
I also use The Core Media player, a free media player that I use to replace windows media player with. It has all the known codecs already built-in, and has many other unique and helpful features.
http://www.tucows.com/preview/299014.html
Hope you'll find those two useful.
Anthony
I'm a high school senior in California. Here most of the students are into PDA's and their so-called "web developing" with their xanga online journals. I'm not sure about science though, we're a specialized arts high school so science is a bit off for us.
Not exactly accurate there. My hotmail account has been bumped up to 250MB just last weeek. Their plan is to upgrade from the oldest user accounts first, then proceeding on to the newer ones by year. I registered my hotmail acct. in 1997-8, and my other accounts (registered around 2000) have not yet been upgraded.
trying zonealarm?
We wrote a detailed article on it a few days ago over at Palmzone.net:
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http://www.palmzone.net/modules.php?name=News&fil
The thing I hate is that their names really suck. I wouldn't be surprised if they come up with a Zire 32 or 73 later. drop the god damn numbers. They could've called it something similiar to "ZireEdge", "ZirePrism", etc. etc. whatever, which is exactly what Handspring did with their Visor line back a few years ago (Visor Deluxe/Neo/Platinum/Edge/Prism). Model name that include numbers are for cellphones not PDAs.
I have quite a few night vision equipment such as camcorders and digital still cameras. Night vision is basically Infrared light. Note that infrared cameras can be used to "see through" light, skin-tight, and thin clothing. We are not only dealing with priracy here, but also privacy.
True...I'm a Palm advocate and I had my first handheld back when the first one came out in 1996. It was the PalmPilot Personal/Professional, I believe. But he was close though, saying it was 10 years ago. But I'm sure 1994 they already had some of the ideas and design for a PDA. It's just that the hardware technology hasn't caught up yet.
If it's illegal then start making it legal guys. Unfortunately the 92384729691 people on earth that use emulators aren't going to stop developing and using emulators just because you, Nintendo, managed to get the shittiest patient in history. Sorry but it's just the way it is, and it has been like this even before you were born, Nintendo. Oh sorry i gtg now, gotta get back to my Metriod Fusion on my GBA emulator, I'm planning to finish the game tonight. After that I'm gonna intall Mario Kart for my GBA emulator, which I just downloaded yesterday, along with 983718326 other ROMs, all for Nintendo. So screw you. ok gtg laters.
Psh...so what?? This only proves that the net is growing and becoming a better place for all of us. Reading and learning about history and other fields of studies, should be free of charge to every person in this world. This only means that the world is getting better, not worse.
Uh...perhaps you guys haven't realized that this same article was on Slashdot about a year ago?
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http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/07/153
What was the editor thinking...