It doesn't work. People will just dangle from the ceiling, use an aerosol spray can to see the lasers, then put a mirror between them, then use a skinny robotic arm with a periscope to access the computer.
If they opened the data to everyone in the country, this system would be made even better.
This I agree with. If you're going to collect the information, release it. If you don't want it released, don't collect it. You see this all the time in local politics. The small ponds' big fishees pitch a fit if their publicly funded cell phone records are released. Hey, I paid for it. Let me see what you're doing.
yes
I probably would have left out the "-", but that's debatable. Besides, it's not like I don't make typos.
"However if no nearby library has the book, then it's probably in one of the 2 categories I listed in my first email."
That's simply not true. Large cities obviously have better collections, but the vast majority of library districts are severely hampered by limited budgets. You may never have searched for a book that your library district didn't carry, but for avid readers the internet has been a godsend.
It appears my guess was incorrect. The answer is "B" only.
I was just yanking your chain a little, but the fact remains that the number of titles available online *hugely* exceeds the number of titles in even a "decently-sized"(sic) city library or university. I've been to literally dozens of libraries throughout the U.S. and worked for several years at a public library. I know what is available at local libraries. The internet has more. Much more.
There's a flipside to this as well. The library district here lets you browse the card catolog (if you can still call it that) and reserve books on the web. I routinely do my browsing on Amazon to find new books I might be interested in, then reserve my finding at the local library.
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It doesn't work. People will just dangle from the ceiling, use an aerosol spray can to see the lasers, then put a mirror between them, then use a skinny robotic arm with a periscope to access the computer.
Happens to me all the time. pesky spies
All you need is tamper-evident tape.
In a related story, Circuit City has announced that it has created a research department to uncover what exactly a DVD is.
The record companies will be required to distribute rebate coupons for free Sharpies.
If something goes wrong, you can always say that "It wasn't just me! Nobody caught it!"
If they opened the data to everyone in the country, this system would be made even better.
This I agree with. If you're going to collect the information, release it. If you don't want it released, don't collect it. You see this all the time in local politics. The small ponds' big fishees pitch a fit if their publicly funded cell phone records are released. Hey, I paid for it. Let me see what you're doing.
The last book I looked for was from a review I saw here: "Perdido Street Station".
"Or are you again "yanking [my] chain"(sic)?"
yes
I probably would have left out the "-", but that's debatable. Besides, it's not like I don't make typos.
"However if no nearby library has the book, then it's probably in one of the 2 categories I listed in my first email."
That's simply not true. Large cities obviously have better collections, but the vast majority of library districts are severely hampered by limited budgets. You may never have searched for a book that your library district didn't carry, but for avid readers the internet has been a godsend.
I love stuff like this.
to my three-year-old:
"You better be good boy, or Daddy's going to destroy the sun!"
It appears my guess was incorrect. The answer is "B" only.
I was just yanking your chain a little, but the fact remains that the number of titles available online *hugely* exceeds the number of titles in even a "decently-sized"(sic) city library or university. I've been to literally dozens of libraries throughout the U.S. and worked for several years at a public library. I know what is available at local libraries. The internet has more. Much more.
Almost all used books out there are available in your local library.
Who said this?
A. A troll
B. Someone who doesn't read very much
C. Has never been in their local library
I'm guessing B & C
There's a flipside to this as well. The library district here lets you browse the card catolog (if you can still call it that) and reserve books on the web. I routinely do my browsing on Amazon to find new books I might be interested in, then reserve my finding at the local library.
Best of both worlds!
Sadly, most libraries have very small collections.
"social issues related to computer problems"
They're going to get hammered by everyone here complaining that they can't get a date.
they needed good internet to keep all the young people from moving away
No good internet.
Now I know the reason young'uns have been leaving home since the dawn of time.
you're half deaf
I don't have death. What do you mean by that?
geek: "Hey, is that a webserver in your pocket?"
me: "No, I'm just happy to see you."
Wasn't this a movie with Pauly Shore?
People complaining about the noise from computers are the same people that stand in front of microwaves screaming "Faster, Faster!".
Hear, hear.
Oh, sorry, I thought you were talking about the Webby's.
I would have titled the article "Jimmy Carter needs fiber".
There's about 30 films on that list. Well, that will get me through the weekend probably.
Okay maybe I'm an idiot, but hasn't there been only one major release that you could even play?
"It is widely agreed by space-law scholars that the Outer Space Treaty forbids only national sovereignty"
"space-law scholars"? -- Where can I go to get that degree? I'll put it next to my diplomas for "rocket sociologist" and "atomic dentist".
When I bought my Apex, there was a big sticker on the box that said "Plays MPEG-3!"
That was kind of funny, but it was even funnier trying to explain it to the Circuit City salesman. Kind of like trying to teach my dog geometry.