You can fit an adult, 3 kids and a bunch of kid stuff into a 35mpg MINI Cooper - I do it all the time.
These are your sister's kids, right? Because I thought all Mini drivers were FAGS!
Just kidding. I like the minis.
I don't have kids, so the solution for me was to get a motorcycle. Not only does it get amazing MPG, but it's incredibly fun to ride, even in the insane L.A. traffic. I've even taught my dog to sit on the gas tank, so he can go riding with me. Buying this bike was the best thing I ever did. Now my truck sits in the driveway. It hasn't moved in over a year. It's not registered or insured anymore. I should just sell it.
If and when I start a family, I'll have to get a sidecar.
Come visit me in L.A.; there's a lot to hate here!
Over the past few years, my neighborhood has gotten "hot", i.e., in demand with yuppies and industry types. There has been a huge increase in SUVs, but the worst offenders, imho, are the owners of the SUVs with the huge flashy rims*. They're not even pretending that they ever hope to take their SUV off road; the SUV is a symbol of conspicuous consumption.
Well, gas prices should take care of that in the near future. Gas prices of +$3/gallon, 60 mile commutes in heavy traffic, 20mpg vehicles, all add up to spending hundreds of dollars a month for gasoline to make the commute.
So, maybe if you live in Oakland, you can't really afford to take that job in San Jose. Or maybe you should do most of your work at the end of a wire and make the drive once a week for meetings. Telecommuting doesn't use much gas.
VAN stands for Vehicular Anywhere Network. Because DARPA's Sneakernet didn't scale well for WAN configurations (offsite backups could take days and several wheelbarrows), pre-internet network developers came up with VAN. VAN's advantages were that it used the pre-existing transportation infrastructure (or 4WD vehicles when none was available), and piggy backed on the existing applicable state and federal vehicular code as a protocol. It's disadvantages were that it was difficult to route around network congestion during rush hour and the high price of gasoline.
Now, how would you feel if every square inch of this public space was being constantly monitored by closed-circuit cameras whose feeds are reviewed by police officers?
I'm cool with that, so long as it's not the fashion police. Then I'm totally busted.
Ah, see, your problem is that you need a mattress on the floor of your office and maybe a blanket to pull over your head when you're on a deadline, and don't want to be disturbed.
You didn't come out and say it, but a big part of this phenomenon is that Apple computers tend to be distinctive and noticeable, going all the way back to the form factor of the original Macintosh. Whereas, it's hard to tell the difference between a Dell or an HP or what have you.
Also, while Apple doesn't pay, they don't always insist that the prop computers get returned. =) I know a few producers who have negotiated for computer systems* for themselves in return for product placement, as well. It's time honored practice.
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The numbers of SUVs on the road vs. VW micro busses on the road, make your argument meaningless.
However, I do like your motorcycle proposal. I've never ridden one of those dual sports, but they are way frikkin' cool.
Yeah, and these artists need to move their huge artworks around everyday.
Poor excuse. When they need a bigger vehicle to haul big things occasionally, they can borrow or rent one.
You can fit an adult, 3 kids and a bunch of kid stuff into a 35mpg MINI Cooper - I do it all the time.
These are your sister's kids, right? Because I thought all Mini drivers were FAGS!
Just kidding. I like the minis.
I don't have kids, so the solution for me was to get a motorcycle. Not only does it get amazing MPG, but it's incredibly fun to ride, even in the insane L.A. traffic. I've even taught my dog to sit on the gas tank, so he can go riding with me. Buying this bike was the best thing I ever did. Now my truck sits in the driveway. It hasn't moved in over a year. It's not registered or insured anymore. I should just sell it.
If and when I start a family, I'll have to get a sidecar.
Come visit me in L.A.; there's a lot to hate here!
Over the past few years, my neighborhood has gotten "hot", i.e., in demand with yuppies and industry types. There has been a huge increase in SUVs, but the worst offenders, imho, are the owners of the SUVs with the huge flashy rims*. They're not even pretending that they ever hope to take their SUV off road; the SUV is a symbol of conspicuous consumption.
*We're talking can't-even-pull-into-a-driveway-normally rims here.
Well, gas prices should take care of that in the near future. Gas prices of +$3/gallon, 60 mile commutes in heavy traffic, 20mpg vehicles, all add up to spending hundreds of dollars a month for gasoline to make the commute.
So, maybe if you live in Oakland, you can't really afford to take that job in San Jose. Or maybe you should do most of your work at the end of a wire and make the drive once a week for meetings. Telecommuting doesn't use much gas.
Nevermind. I think I get it.
VAN stands for Vehicular Anywhere Network. Because DARPA's Sneakernet didn't scale well for WAN configurations (offsite backups could take days and several wheelbarrows), pre-internet network developers came up with VAN. VAN's advantages were that it used the pre-existing transportation infrastructure (or 4WD vehicles when none was available), and piggy backed on the existing applicable state and federal vehicular code as a protocol. It's disadvantages were that it was difficult to route around network congestion during rush hour and the high price of gasoline.
Why isn't this information in wikipedia?
Back when VAN companies charged your company money to move EDI data
I'm not completely clear on the concept of VAN companies. Could you explain them a bit more using an internet analogy?
Your einde is oplossing? That's gonna leave a mark.
I hate when that happens.
I'm Helen Keller, you insenstive clod!!
Or a site for homosexuals in the military called dontaskdont.tel
It's actually much easier to if you commit your crime in front of a green screen.
Now, how would you feel if every square inch of this public space was being constantly monitored by closed-circuit cameras whose feeds are reviewed by police officers?
I'm cool with that, so long as it's not the fashion police. Then I'm totally busted.
They can get people who DO have accounts to share it
But, but, but that's not fair! It's taking advantage of the Facebook system! I'm outraged!
If it's going to outlaw or limit the eating of brothel sprouts, I'm in favor.
I hate to admit it, but a bad toupee on a CEO will make me take my business elsewhere.
Still, I've had to cut way back on having sex with 13 year olds since the cops started infiltrating Myspace.
If you're not ashamed of sex, if you don't feel dirty afterwards, then you're not doing it right.
You're then assuming that the proxy server isn't operated by a CIA front company.
Idiot moderator having a knee jerk reaction to the word "racist".
It would have been even worse if Europe was the "correct" answer. =)
Something tells me, this candy business is made up to keep the kids off adult's back while they prey.
So, you're saying that these holidays and the candy associated with them have their roots when man was a hunter/gatherer?
Well, at least the Easter Egg Hunt makes more sense now.
Have you ever used a star configuration hookah?
Ah, see, your problem is that you need a mattress on the floor of your office and maybe a blanket to pull over your head when you're on a deadline, and don't want to be disturbed.
You didn't come out and say it, but a big part of this phenomenon is that Apple computers tend to be distinctive and noticeable, going all the way back to the form factor of the original Macintosh. Whereas, it's hard to tell the difference between a Dell or an HP or what have you.
Also, while Apple doesn't pay, they don't always insist that the prop computers get returned. =) I know a few producers who have negotiated for computer systems* for themselves in return for product placement, as well. It's time honored practice.
*Not to mention lots of other consumer goods.
Well, at any rate, congratulations on getting into both. If it was a total toss up, all other things being equal, Pasadena has much nicer weather.