Question: Do you avoid all fabric blends? It is a serious question, because even so many literalists do not, and it is very clearly stated as a mandate (Leviticus 19:19)
That's why you teach your child this thing called "integrity". Never mind that your child could do. There are lots of things your child could do, but should not do. One of your jobs as a parent is teach your child the difference.
I 100% agree, why bother even having passwords in the first place?
"We don't rely on passwords, we rely on integrity"
Congress can go against the majority of the people in order to protect the minority.
Just a nit pick, it isn't Congress's role to go against the will of the majority. They are supposed to represent this will. Protecting of minority from the majority is the job of the judicial branch... such action is currenly refered to as "judicial activisim" by the people making the laws, even though it is exactly what they are supposed to do.
I've seen screenshots, and the entire landscape is in 3D. The units are in 3D as well, but they are still basically 'icons'. Was it ever considered to make the units a to scale collection of units instead of one large iconic unit. It would have been cool too see a column of tanks rumble into a city, and have the units fire... instead of one simple giant unit.
This is entirely incorrect. The taxes in dividends were reduced, but that did not have the effect described above.
Previously, the tax on long term capital gains was less. This means, instead of dividends, companies paid out profits to share holders by either buying back stock, or holding onto the cash (thereby increasing stock value). The problem with this, is that it placed pressure on companies to increase stock price, instead of simply paying higher dividends. The problem is that a higher stock price can be created through manipulation, whereas higher dividends can not be faked. This led to Enron and others, which is why the law needed to be changed.
The point of the story is that before, a hypothetical company would go from $100 to $125 whereas no it is more likely to go from $100 to $100 with a $25 dividend payout. The main point is that all the tax break did was change the channel through which the same money traveled. It did not have the effect described in the parent post.
Why not do automatic test creation as well. If you're going to do multiple choice, you can have a 'pool' of questions. Each question has a score, based on the percentage of students who get it wrong usually.
You could then automatically create tests with a certain percentage of 'A level' questions and so on. This would also let you more-or-less predict the curve... 10% will get an A, and so on.
Since the grading is automated as well, it would feed back into each question's score automatically
This may sound disturbing, but this is what the SATs do... those small sections at the end are just next years questions being tested
I also had a professor in college who did this, but it was through mental calibration over years. Yes, this does mean you can not give out the tests after for the students to review... but the test was surprisingly fair.
I think its due more to the fact that both reviewer and company share 'like minds'.
Mossberg specifically said he created his column because he was sick of overy technical reviews that didn't focus on end user experience. No, you won't find dissertations about front sied bus speed, or little vs big endianness... but who cares?
Apple wories about end user experience, Mossberg worries about end user experience... no supprise.
And, as others have pointed out, he hates the Apple Mouse
In our defense... you can join the military at 17 in the US. It would also be a little stupid to say "you aren't allowed to see violence in video games, if you want to see that... go to Iraq!" In other words, shoot people with computerized guns: not until 18.. shoot people with real guns: 17
Are you saying that it is alright to enact laws that the majority of people don't want?
I am... Democracy is not mob rule! You logic can be applied to civil rights just as easily... why should minorities have the right to vote if most people don't want them to?
Copyright and drugs laws: the perfect examples of people being ruled instead of represented by their government.
Copyright is a good example of the government defending the rights of the individual against the desire of the masses to simply take. It isn't comparable to the war on drugs.
Hummingbirds actually enter a form of hibernation at night, so they are a little different. Otherwise, their afore mentioned high metabolism would kill them as they paused feeding for sleep
The best system I found during my time at school was a simple small note pad. I know it sounds dumb, but the best system was just a 'due date queue'. Anytime a professor said something was due, I'd write it down. Anytime I accomplished anything, it got crossed off the list. Every once in a while I'd re-write the list to clear out all the junk built up between long and short term projects (or also, just try two lists). It works very well since most stuff you need to do is short term anyway.
Ok, firstly... all the examples you cite in the beginning are based off political determination of time... which is inherently arbitrary. Timezones are based off a relationship to a certain portion of earth and the sun, which is not arbitrary.
Secondly:
at what times, UTC can you call me at work?
Isn't that the point of time zones? To show the relative times between two places? If, as you say, we should all have the same time... should we all go into work at the same time GMT, so that we can all call each other during business hours? So presumably the Americans would go to work in the morning, and leave in the evening... but the Chinese do it the opposite? (or vice versa_
With you 'one time zone', as the poster mentioned... everyone would read 6:00 GMT... but to call anyone you'd still have to stop and think "wait, their 6:00 GMT is like our 12:00 GMT" So instead you've just added a layer of complexity. What's the point of that? (unless, as I mentioned, you force some people to work at night)
There are episodes available on iTunes (too expensive though), and free real episodes on their site which could be converted. Listen to some of their best, it is the greatest thing there is for long drives
Teacher Unions ensure all pay is based on seniority and education. They fight all attempts at merit-based pay which drives away a lot of talent.
Unions are great when the workers are more important than the product (ie. people are more important than TVs) but in education the product (students) are more important... so teachers should not be safe-guarded at their expense.
Note: Java is not being removed from OSX. It is just that you would not be able to access the OSX api from Java... which would mean your applications are not cross platform in the first place. You'll still be free to develope 'pure Java' Applications... so your comment about Apple wanting to kill Java doesn't follow.
It was much more akin to a man having his car parked in the driveway of his house unlocked (perhaps keys inside) with a sign over it saying "I've named my car Linksys"
No one in their right mind could assume that either the car or the wireless was put there for public use
Whilst it was not authorised access, some people (like me) leave the car unlocked precisely so people CAN use it. This man not only knew how to secure a car but knew he didn't want other people to drive it, so he should have secured it. As it is he was parked in public space and can expect NOTHING if someone responds to that.
You may still be an idiot if you leave your car unlocked, but it doesn't make taking it not wrong.
The public understands very clearly what he was doing (unauthorized access of a home internet connection). While the Slashdot crowd thinks of arcane technical reasons why it isn't wrong.
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have chosen to believe it is God's literal word
Question: Do you avoid all fabric blends? It is a serious question, because even so many literalists do not, and it is very clearly stated as a mandate (Leviticus 19:19)
growing US apathy about non-domestic issues
Growing? Do you know how long we ignored various world wars before getting involved? Constant would be a better choice.
That's why you teach your child this thing called "integrity". Never mind that your child could do. There are lots of things your child could do, but should not do. One of your jobs as a parent is teach your child the difference.
I 100% agree, why bother even having passwords in the first place?
"We don't rely on passwords, we rely on integrity"
.I'm comforted by this reminder that most politicians are morons, and that George Bush is not that special.
although, I think he's specialer
Congress can go against the majority of the people in order to protect the minority.
Just a nit pick, it isn't Congress's role to go against the will of the majority. They are supposed to represent this will. Protecting of minority from the majority is the job of the judicial branch... such action is currenly refered to as "judicial activisim" by the people making the laws, even though it is exactly what they are supposed to do.
I've seen screenshots, and the entire landscape is in 3D. The units are in 3D as well, but they are still basically 'icons'. Was it ever considered to make the units a to scale collection of units instead of one large iconic unit. It would have been cool too see a column of tanks rumble into a city, and have the units fire... instead of one simple giant unit.
MOD DOWN
This is entirely incorrect. The taxes in dividends were reduced, but that did not have the effect described above.
Previously, the tax on long term capital gains was less. This means, instead of dividends, companies paid out profits to share holders by either buying back stock, or holding onto the cash (thereby increasing stock value). The problem with this, is that it placed pressure on companies to increase stock price, instead of simply paying higher dividends. The problem is that a higher stock price can be created through manipulation, whereas higher dividends can not be faked. This led to Enron and others, which is why the law needed to be changed.
The point of the story is that before, a hypothetical company would go from $100 to $125 whereas no it is more likely to go from $100 to $100 with a $25 dividend payout. The main point is that all the tax break did was change the channel through which the same money traveled. It did not have the effect described in the parent post.
Why not do automatic test creation as well. If you're going to do multiple choice, you can have a 'pool' of questions. Each question has a score, based on the percentage of students who get it wrong usually.
You could then automatically create tests with a certain percentage of 'A level' questions and so on. This would also let you more-or-less predict the curve... 10% will get an A, and so on.
Since the grading is automated as well, it would feed back into each question's score automatically
This may sound disturbing, but this is what the SATs do... those small sections at the end are just next years questions being tested
I also had a professor in college who did this, but it was through mental calibration over years. Yes, this does mean you can not give out the tests after for the students to review... but the test was surprisingly fair.
I think its due more to the fact that both reviewer and company share 'like minds'.
Mossberg specifically said he created his column because he was sick of overy technical reviews that didn't focus on end user experience. No, you won't find dissertations about front sied bus speed, or little vs big endianness... but who cares?
Apple wories about end user experience, Mossberg worries about end user experience... no supprise.
And, as others have pointed out, he hates the Apple Mouse
I am presuming therefore that your M (17+)
.. shoot people with real guns: 17
In our defense... you can join the military at 17 in the US. It would also be a little stupid to say "you aren't allowed to see violence in video games, if you want to see that... go to Iraq!" In other words, shoot people with computerized guns: not until 18
Yup. That "17+" clearly stated in there means 15 over on this side of the Atlantic
Its the conversion rate.
Are you saying that it is alright to enact laws that the majority of people don't want?
I am... Democracy is not mob rule! You logic can be applied to civil rights just as easily... why should minorities have the right to vote if most people don't want them to?
Copyright and drugs laws: the perfect examples of people being ruled instead of represented by their government.
Copyright is a good example of the government defending the rights of the individual against the desire of the masses to simply take. It isn't comparable to the war on drugs.
Our top story: 1995 was ten years ago! Also, 2+2=4. Details at 11.
You must be fun at birthday parties.
>How long do hummingbirds sleep?
Hummingbirds actually enter a form of hibernation at night, so they are a little different. Otherwise, their afore mentioned high metabolism would kill them as they paused feeding for sleep
They'll just shoot at the door, and it will let the bullets come in.
The best system I found during my time at school was a simple small note pad. I know it sounds dumb, but the best system was just a 'due date queue'. Anytime a professor said something was due, I'd write it down. Anytime I accomplished anything, it got crossed off the list. Every once in a while I'd re-write the list to clear out all the junk built up between long and short term projects (or also, just try two lists). It works very well since most stuff you need to do is short term anyway.
Again,
How does this help? So instead of saying "its 8am there" you're utopia would say "It's 1pm, minus 5 hours for sun, there"
Just saying the relative time there conveys all needed information: You want to know at what point in their day the people in another area are.
Ok, firstly... all the examples you cite in the beginning are based off political determination of time... which is inherently arbitrary. Timezones are based off a relationship to a certain portion of earth and the sun, which is not arbitrary.
Secondly:
at what times, UTC can you call me at work?
Isn't that the point of time zones? To show the relative times between two places? If, as you say, we should all have the same time... should we all go into work at the same time GMT, so that we can all call each other during business hours? So presumably the Americans would go to work in the morning, and leave in the evening... but the Chinese do it the opposite? (or vice versa_
With you 'one time zone', as the poster mentioned... everyone would read 6:00 GMT... but to call anyone you'd still have to stop and think "wait, their 6:00 GMT is like our 12:00 GMT" So instead you've just added a layer of complexity. What's the point of that? (unless, as I mentioned, you force some people to work at night)
IHBT
Ask them what this line of C does
((void(*)(void))0x00)();
Anyone who's heard at least one episode knows the best answer:
This American Life
There are episodes available on iTunes (too expensive though), and free real episodes on their site which could be converted. Listen to some of their best, it is the greatest thing there is for long drives
Unions...
Teacher Unions ensure all pay is based on seniority and education. They fight all attempts at merit-based pay which drives away a lot of talent.
Unions are great when the workers are more important than the product (ie. people are more important than TVs) but in education the product (students) are more important... so teachers should not be safe-guarded at their expense.
Then again, I could be wrong.
Note: Java is not being removed from OSX. It is just that you would not be able to access the OSX api from Java... which would mean your applications are not cross platform in the first place. You'll still be free to develope 'pure Java' Applications... so your comment about Apple wanting to kill Java doesn't follow.
Nope, not at all actually
It was much more akin to a man having his car parked in the driveway of his house unlocked (perhaps keys inside) with a sign over it saying "I've named my car Linksys"
No one in their right mind could assume that either the car or the wireless was put there for public use
Whilst it was not authorised access, some people (like me) leave the car unlocked precisely so people CAN use it. This man not only knew how to secure a car but knew he didn't want other people to drive it, so he should have secured it. As it is he was parked in public space and can expect NOTHING if someone responds to that.
You may still be an idiot if you leave your car unlocked, but it doesn't make taking it not wrong.
Or perhaps it is a more typical case:
The public understands very clearly what he was doing (unauthorized access of a home internet connection).
While the Slashdot crowd thinks of arcane technical reasons why it isn't wrong.