You're obviously a troll, but I'll still tell you a bit about how things are. I lived in southeast Dallas (specifically, Pleasant Grove) for a year. It is very much inner city, like Chicago's South Side, Bed-Sty in NYC, and Houston's Fifth Ward. Crime is rampant, people are killed on a daily basis, drug deals take place in broad daylight, and prostitutes stand in front of your car at stoplights. The people who live in those neighborhoods have no hope, are tragically addicted to crack, and turn to violence to solve their problems. Until the mid-1990s, it was overrun by Jamaican druglords who executed anyone they wanted.
The situation is only slightly better in Oak Cliff, where white people have been gentrifying old neighborhoods. This gentrification forces out the black folks who live in those houses, further straining race relations in this city. The black people move to the only other part of town that can sustain their low income: southeast Dallas.
So no, I don't consider myself really, really tough. I consider myself aware of a bad problem to which I have no solution.
But like I said, you're just a troll, so I guess I'm not speaking specifically to you.
The article states that some of the PCs upgraded to Linux were running Windows 98. The decision to move to Linux sounds like a major no-brainer to me, even if you remove the Microsoft vs F/OSS debate.
What do you know about "many state universities" if you're attending DeVry? Last time I checked, University of Texas at Austin (my alma mater) wasn't advertised between CHiPs reruns.
The Nobel Prize for Literature is awarded to kwoff, for his tireless pursuit of the approval of his peers in online forums; for his relentless posting in response to all manner of information; for his commitment to sharing his ideas to an unwanting public.
This couldn't be further from the truth. Literature is about the sharing of information: thoughts, ideas, feelings, memories. This information enriches the lives of the readers. It stirs emotion, brings cause to arms, makes you think, teaches you something. This is what Nobel had in mind when he willed the prize, not a superfluous style of writing.
The biggest advantage with a tablet is that you don't move the pointer across the screen by dragging the stylus; instead, the tablet is a 1:1 of your screen, so wherever you point the stylus on the tablet is where the mouse pointer goes.
Soon, a stout steamer will carry all of our correspondence be-tween the United States and the British Empire, reducing communication time to a scant six weeks! Huzzah!
This peeves me to no end. Dallas has so many fiduciary problems right now. Hell, the school system was finally desegregated within the past few years. The schools don't have enough money to house all the students, and they want to spend $thousands or $millions on notebook computers?
I could go on and on about those, but I won't. I invite you to check out the Dallas Observer for a glimpse into Dallas's politics. Read about the fake drug scandal, for instance.
In addition to the standard patches and virus scanner:
1. Visual Studio.NET for Enterprise Architects
2. MSDN Library
3. Microsoft Office System 2003 (Word, Excel, FrontPage, etc)
4. SQL Server 2000
5. Microsoft Sharepoint
6. Visio for Enterprise Architects
7. Virtual PC
8. SharpReader
9. The GIMP
10. Google Toolbar
I think a mod hasn't seen The Saint, starring Elisabeth Shue as a scientist who discovers a solution for cold fusion. It's not a particularly great movie, but one any geek interested in cold fusion should see.
Well, every DM is different, but I forbid my players from looking at the MM and DMG. Anything they need can be retrieved from me, or they can get one of the support books for magic users (admittedly, 3.5 versions are not out yet).
I am very pleased to hear that mp3.com's archive of songs has been resurrected by another site. I was blown away when I read that the mp3s were being deleted. It reminds me of those Dr. Who episodes that are forever lost because the BBC didn't think it important to archive them.
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Not every player needs a bunch of books. Only the DM needs the Trinity (the DMG, PH, and MM). The other books, like Fiend Folio, Book of Exalted Deeds, and so on are for the DM to use to add another dimension to the game. The players only need the PH and some dice.
Remember that with the trinity and some players, there's no need to add on anything else. Your GameCube example leaves out the fact that each GameCube game is $40-$50...and they won't last as long in terms of playability as a D&D game. Also remember that each GC player needs a controller ($10 each), and only four can play at a time.
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You're obviously a troll, but I'll still tell you a bit about how things are. I lived in southeast Dallas (specifically, Pleasant Grove) for a year. It is very much inner city, like Chicago's South Side, Bed-Sty in NYC, and Houston's Fifth Ward. Crime is rampant, people are killed on a daily basis, drug deals take place in broad daylight, and prostitutes stand in front of your car at stoplights. The people who live in those neighborhoods have no hope, are tragically addicted to crack, and turn to violence to solve their problems. Until the mid-1990s, it was overrun by Jamaican druglords who executed anyone they wanted.
The situation is only slightly better in Oak Cliff, where white people have been gentrifying old neighborhoods. This gentrification forces out the black folks who live in those houses, further straining race relations in this city. The black people move to the only other part of town that can sustain their low income: southeast Dallas.
So no, I don't consider myself really, really tough. I consider myself aware of a bad problem to which I have no solution.
But like I said, you're just a troll, so I guess I'm not speaking specifically to you.
You've obviously never been to Oak Cliff or southeast Dallas.
Agreed, the guy did come across as a bit of an asshole. I mean, give us a break. All we know about Egypt has to do with pyramids and pharoahs.
Your mortgage is >=$4000 a month? Damn, you live in a nice house. Or you live in LA/SF/NYC.
Please, let's not drag Santa Claus into this.
"Aluminum foil hat" just doesn't have that ring to it, especially in the UK pronunciation.
So is "tinfoil," aka aluminum foil, aka Reynolds Wrap.
I code in managed environments (.NET and Java), so I just let some mysterious thing manage performance for me.
Damn. The guy went from Vegas heartthrob to nerdy kinetic sculpture race guy.
Lumix info is here
The article states that some of the PCs upgraded to Linux were running Windows 98. The decision to move to Linux sounds like a major no-brainer to me, even if you remove the Microsoft vs F/OSS debate.
What do you know about "many state universities" if you're attending DeVry? Last time I checked, University of Texas at Austin (my alma mater) wasn't advertised between CHiPs reruns.
I told you to clean your room!
The Nobel Prize for Literature is awarded to kwoff, for his tireless pursuit of the approval of his peers in online forums; for his relentless posting in response to all manner of information; for his commitment to sharing his ideas to an unwanting public.
This couldn't be further from the truth. Literature is about the sharing of information: thoughts, ideas, feelings, memories. This information enriches the lives of the readers. It stirs emotion, brings cause to arms, makes you think, teaches you something. This is what Nobel had in mind when he willed the prize, not a superfluous style of writing.
The biggest advantage with a tablet is that you don't move the pointer across the screen by dragging the stylus; instead, the tablet is a 1:1 of your screen, so wherever you point the stylus on the tablet is where the mouse pointer goes.
Soon, a stout steamer will carry all of our correspondence be-tween the United States and the British Empire, reducing communication time to a scant six weeks! Huzzah!
I could go on and on about those, but I won't. I invite you to check out the Dallas Observer for a glimpse into Dallas's politics. Read about the fake drug scandal, for instance.
In addition to the standard patches and virus scanner: 1. Visual Studio .NET for Enterprise Architects
2. MSDN Library
3. Microsoft Office System 2003 (Word, Excel, FrontPage, etc)
4. SQL Server 2000
5. Microsoft Sharepoint
6. Visio for Enterprise Architects
7. Virtual PC
8. SharpReader
9. The GIMP
10. Google Toolbar
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I just watched the movie The Saint this weekend on HBO. Then today, a cold fusion story on Slashdot. Coincidence? I think not!
Well, every DM is different, but I forbid my players from looking at the MM and DMG. Anything they need can be retrieved from me, or they can get one of the support books for magic users (admittedly, 3.5 versions are not out yet).
I am very pleased to hear that mp3.com's archive of songs has been resurrected by another site. I was blown away when I read that the mp3s were being deleted. It reminds me of those Dr. Who episodes that are forever lost because the BBC didn't think it important to archive them.
Remember that with the trinity and some players, there's no need to add on anything else. Your GameCube example leaves out the fact that each GameCube game is $40-$50...and they won't last as long in terms of playability as a D&D game. Also remember that each GC player needs a controller ($10 each), and only four can play at a time.
It's a 1948 Ford Custom convertible.