"The trouble with most folks isn't so much their ignorance. It's know'n so many things that ain't so." -- A favorite quote of Richard A. Muller, by 19th century humorist Josh Billings.
My friend just bought a new Hp laptop and it had winxp on it. She kept getting out of memory messages, asked me for advise, and now she is a happy happy Linux user. Fortunately there is Sims for Linux now, so she is even happier. Sux that she had to pay the M$ tax, but it has a way of evening itself out.
At first, I thought it was sarcasm, until I was in the shit.
Using your example: "Man, I got pulled over by the MP's for speeding on Post"
"Yeah?"
"Yeah, I talked my way out of it, but I was ready to make a run for it if I needed to"
"That's good training, man, FTA"
"FTA, Brah"
I wasn't a leg, so others mileage may vary.
Then again, sarcasm is a great way to deal with extreme stress. I can joke about grey matter splattered on me, if only because that is the way I deal with it.
Scientific bias is a difficult thing to overcome. One must always treat hypotheses and theories as volatile, and not be married to any one maiden, no matter how attractive.
On the other hand, there is always the question of where the line is between bias and fraud. If you believe and the evidence is inconclusive, then you might be guilty of bias. If you make up 'evidence', especially if it is contrary to existing evidence, and then try to sell it (no matter if it is mineral exploration data, or cosmic data), then that is a whole nother kettle of fish.
The bottom line is this: If there are ET's, and they are advanced enough to avoid detection on any large or credible scale, then they are surely aware of our capabilities (including SOHO and/.), and should have no problem continuing avoiding detection.
All this is just chatter to those who believe, and no evidence to the contrary will persuade them. Hundreds of millions of people worship gods that they cannot see, touch, or communicate with; others have turned this belief into a big, profitable business.
We used a laser system called MILES, which was actually pretty cool. It could sense a hit or near-hit, and like shooting at a tank with real ammo using an AK or M-16 does nothing, so too does the MILES system work. One time when I was playing the part of an infiltrator I 'killed' 40 infantrymen with just my dirty old AK.
The purpose of the game is to teach you about teamwork. If you try and run it like an UT fragfest, you'll get killed, just like usually happens in real life. The game would bore you to tears if it used the "Hurry Up And Wait" standard of military ops, as well as the BOHICA (Bend Over Here It Comes Again) when orders are changed. In real life it is very scary to operate for extended periods of time in hostile terrain, without support, but as a game it would no doubt be very boring. There's just no way to capture to lack of sleep, sand in your asscrack, bugs crawling over you which you cannot swat away or you'll be detected, or running into a damn yapping little dog at night in a hostile city.
" Linux on Intel-based computers is now likely to become the dominant platform in corporate data centers, according to a recent report from investment bank Goldman Sachs. That puts even more pressure on Microsoft to persuade Unix users to stick with its Windows operating system on Intel systems rather than move to Linux. (That's no easy feat these days.) Indeed, if it fails to stop the groundswell, Microsoft may be forced to radically rethink its strategy as none of the company's server platform products now run on Linux. One scenario offered by analysts at First Boston has Microsoft switching gears and supporting Linux on key subsystems like Exchange and SQL Server and the.Net framework. And then there's the IBM factor to consider." Not much new there, but some details in the article ARE new and interesting.
I'm in a very heavily regulated field, too, exploration and mining. We deal with 16 state and federal agencies just to get exploration permits, but frequent writing to elected representatives, supporting friendly candidates during their election campaign, and testifying before committees has greatly facilitated the process, and helped us to get noticed. It's also helped to stifle, and even remove, the more petty bureaucrats.
There is no excuse for NOT getting involved in the political process, and I am talking about way more than just voting or dashing off an email. And when a right or freedom is taken away, those who participated little or not at all cannot bitch. See 'The Little Red Hen'.
I built the computer from found parts, in fact the keyboard has no name. I'm drinking water, and I never drink Coke nor eat Pringles. I don't put useless calories in my body.
But look at the bright side: you can sell it for 10% of what you paid for it and use the money to support the giant corporations. I've never bought a consol, and probably never will. Also I don't support McDonalds, Micro$oft, Ford, etc. etc., and don't need to impress anyone because I bought the newest thing.
Spend a few bucks on hardworking open-source projects, and screw the conglomerates. Buy a bike, go out on a date, exercise!
From the article: "Not only that, an IBM employee I know personally gave me quite a rant about how I (and other journalists) ought to badger the people in Microsoft's booth unmercifully. "They're only here to tear down Linux," my IBM buddy said. "They hate Linux. They want to ruin us all. They don't belong here."
I read an article at Cnet that had an interview Peter Houston, one of the directors charged with leading the new strategy, shortly before he got on a plane to attend the opening of LinuxWorld.
Speaking of which, over at CNET.com, there's an article about Linux revenues: " "Three and a half billion dollars in revenue--not bad for a free operating system," said James Governor, an analyst at research firm Redmonk. "It is clear that there are real, high-dollar Linux transformations going on" as companies switch from more expensive technology to Linux systems."
I mean, really. It's illegal for kids to drink, smoke, and have sex, to name but a few. They are doing it anyway.
Ever notice that when something is criminalized, the people still get what they want, albeit at a premium, and other people turn it into a money-making opportunity.
People, quit screwing around and vote, and write your representatives!
There are member-owned utility cooperatives in many places. Here's a link to a bunch of stuff I found on google. I'm in Alaska, so I doubt you could get dsl service from our coop. But you may be able to form one in your area.
...and all other ISP's that treat customers similarly. They were worried about dealing with possibly hundreds of suits, but what of the potential loss of thousands of customers? Might that threaten their bottom line? If service companies won't stand up for their customers against the RIAA nazis, then they aren't worth paying monthly fees to.
Then again, this looks like a publicity stunt by the RIAA et. al. Keep pissing people off, and see what happens.
You are correct, I should have said accused. However, authorities have been searching the pig farm, and have identified the remains of at least one person, on his farm, before the clampdown on the media. I can't remember her name, but a search will probably turn it up. It may not be available in Canada.
This site had posted the original story back on 16 Jan. It's about a British Columbia pig farmer who murdered dozens, maybe more, women and fed them to his pigs. The pork producers are also trying to get the story quashed.
From the article: "The judge found him to be "stout and thick," with "exaggerated troll-like features" and very pale skin -- fitting for someone who lives underground." Ok, all you guys sitting there in your parents basement, are you more mole than human?
Also from the article: "In her chambers at the U.S. Court of International Trade, in New York, the judge examined Prof. X and the rest of his band of X-Men, all of them little plastic figures " 'Nuff said.
Shhhhh!!! Next thing, people will hear about the Permanent Fund Dividend.
Seriously, I know how frustrating it can be. Try and obtain good aerial photography or satellite imagery, not to mention Digital Elevation Models for Alaska. I work for a company doing mineral exploration here (in Alaska) and we have had to generate our own data, which is very expensive. We are preparing to offer it for sale to other companies, but compared to the small states, it is wanting.
I work in mineral exploration, and we have had Trimble GPS/GIS systems as well as offerings from Compaq (which the Trimble works perfectly with) and others. The Trimble GPS receiver is just 5 ounces. The real-time data are displayed on the Compaq hand-held.
And little else. It's not really even news. Sure, there are UFO's. Does it mean they are spaceships piloted by intelligent beings? Not even remotely. I didn't see the pic posted to the site, except for the guy in the terrible suit.
Well, they need money now, if only to pay for the massive bandwidth and other problems due to their/.'ing.
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Using your example: "Man, I got pulled over by the MP's for speeding on Post"
"Yeah?"
"Yeah, I talked my way out of it, but I was ready to make a run for it if I needed to"
"That's good training, man, FTA"
"FTA, Brah"
I wasn't a leg, so others mileage may vary.
Then again, sarcasm is a great way to deal with extreme stress. I can joke about grey matter splattered on me, if only because that is the way I deal with it.
On the other hand, there is always the question of where the line is between bias and fraud. If you believe and the evidence is inconclusive, then you might be guilty of bias. If you make up 'evidence', especially if it is contrary to existing evidence, and then try to sell it (no matter if it is mineral exploration data, or cosmic data), then that is a whole nother kettle of fish.
The bottom line is this: If there are ET's, and they are advanced enough to avoid detection on any large or credible scale, then they are surely aware of our capabilities (including SOHO and /.), and should have no problem continuing avoiding detection.
All this is just chatter to those who believe, and no evidence to the contrary will persuade them. Hundreds of millions of people worship gods that they cannot see, touch, or communicate with; others have turned this belief into a big, profitable business.
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The purpose of the game is to teach you about teamwork. If you try and run it like an UT fragfest, you'll get killed, just like usually happens in real life. The game would bore you to tears if it used the "Hurry Up And Wait" standard of military ops, as well as the BOHICA (Bend Over Here It Comes Again) when orders are changed. In real life it is very scary to operate for extended periods of time in hostile terrain, without support, but as a game it would no doubt be very boring. There's just no way to capture to lack of sleep, sand in your asscrack, bugs crawling over you which you cannot swat away or you'll be detected, or running into a damn yapping little dog at night in a hostile city.
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Why Microsoft was right about Linux
" Linux on Intel-based computers is now likely to become the dominant platform in corporate data centers, according to a recent report from investment bank Goldman Sachs. That puts even more pressure on Microsoft to persuade Unix users to stick with its Windows operating system on Intel systems rather than move to Linux. (That's no easy feat these days.) Indeed, if it fails to stop the groundswell, Microsoft may be forced to radically rethink its strategy as none of the company's server platform products now run on Linux. One scenario offered by analysts at First Boston has Microsoft switching gears and supporting Linux on key subsystems like Exchange and SQL Server and the .Net framework. And then there's the IBM factor to consider." Not much new there, but some details in the article ARE new and interesting.
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There is no excuse for NOT getting involved in the political process, and I am talking about way more than just voting or dashing off an email. And when a right or freedom is taken away, those who participated little or not at all cannot bitch. See 'The Little Red Hen'.
Why Microsoft was right about Linux
I built the computer from found parts, in fact the keyboard has no name. I'm drinking water, and I never drink Coke nor eat Pringles. I don't put useless calories in my body.
And certainly, you may have my autograph. Would you also like some come-uppance? I got mine already.
Spend a few bucks on hardworking open-source projects, and screw the conglomerates. Buy a bike, go out on a date, exercise!
Microsoft: Linux is best after all
I read an article at Cnet that had an interview Peter Houston, one of the directors charged with leading the new strategy, shortly before he got on a plane to attend the opening of LinuxWorld.
Speaking of which, over at CNET.com, there's an article about Linux revenues: " "Three and a half billion dollars in revenue--not bad for a free operating system," said James Governor, an analyst at research firm Redmonk. "It is clear that there are real, high-dollar Linux transformations going on" as companies switch from more expensive technology to Linux systems."
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
That's a common misperception. While we may be able to make life difficult for humans and dogs, cockroaches and bacteria will survive.
For example: Water shortage forces court to pee in bushes
I mean, really. It's illegal for kids to drink, smoke, and have sex, to name but a few. They are doing it anyway.
Ever notice that when something is criminalized, the people still get what they want, albeit at a premium, and other people turn it into a money-making opportunity.
People, quit screwing around and vote, and write your representatives!
Microsoft: Linux is best after all
There are member-owned utility cooperatives in many places. Here's a link to a bunch of stuff I found on google. I'm in Alaska, so I doubt you could get dsl service from our coop. But you may be able to form one in your area.
Sweet, ain't it?
Did they fight hard enough? Did they take it to appeal? It doesn't look like the answer to either question is 'yes'.
Then again, this looks like a publicity stunt by the RIAA et. al. Keep pissing people off, and see what happens.
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I've used GPS above the Arctic Circle. Took a while to get a lock, but maybe it was just an old GPS.
You are correct, I should have said accused. However, authorities have been searching the pig farm, and have identified the remains of at least one person, on his farm, before the clampdown on the media. I can't remember her name, but a search will probably turn it up. It may not be available in Canada.
This site had posted the original story back on 16 Jan. It's about a British Columbia pig farmer who murdered dozens, maybe more, women and fed them to his pigs. The pork producers are also trying to get the story quashed.
From the article: "The judge found him to be "stout and thick," with "exaggerated troll-like features" and very pale skin -- fitting for someone who lives underground." Ok, all you guys sitting there in your parents basement, are you more mole than human?
Also from the article: "In her chambers at the U.S. Court of International Trade, in New York, the judge examined Prof. X and the rest of his band of X-Men, all of them little plastic figures " 'Nuff said.
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Seriously, I know how frustrating it can be. Try and obtain good aerial photography or satellite imagery, not to mention Digital Elevation Models for Alaska. I work for a company doing mineral exploration here (in Alaska) and we have had to generate our own data, which is very expensive. We are preparing to offer it for sale to other companies, but compared to the small states, it is wanting.
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Well, they need money now, if only to pay for the massive bandwidth and other problems due to their /.'ing.
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