.. why don't they create a dual-presidency? (SP) Whom-ever ends up winning, they won't have won by much, thus throughally pissing off half of the country. So, my suggestion, being the ignorant Canadian that I am, is to allow BOTH candidates to hold office -- let them share responsibility, discuss issues, and help each other out.
I currently work for GameSpy, both as an admin on GameSpy Arcade, and site director of 3DActionPlanet. However, because I live in Canada, and GameSpy is in California, that is quite a daily commute. So, I telecommute, and I can tell you right now that I don't need ANY other perks.
I find that when I'm at home, relaxed, listening to whatever I feel like listening too, my creativity flows like a faucet -- I'm a productive dynamo!
Plus, by telecommuting, all of my computer stuff is tax-deductable;)
I suggest looking at a CDRW-drive solution. Each computer lab is fitted with 1 CDRW drive, and each student is provided with a CDRW disc. When a student wants to take something home, they burn it onto their CD. Easy. =)
Sure, call me cynical, but I really don't see why people are so obsessed over a gaming console. For some reason, they seem to have forgotten that any PC purchased within the last, say, 3 months, probably out-powers the PSX2 in both processor speed and video power. And, if you want to play PSX/PSX2 games, there is always bleem!
Note, I'm not trying to troll here, I am simply expressing an opinion. I never really understood the alure of a gaming console.. does anybody have any comments?
The way that I look at online journalism is quite different then how I look at mainstream, 'real' stuff. In today's world of the web, any yahoo(tm) can get his own website, and post any old dam thing he wants.
Imagine that, on a whim, I registered 'citizencsnewszone.com' and posted an article titled "Linus T, Creator of Linux, Killed in Car Accident," I would (most likely) get tons of visitors, who, after reading the story, assumed it had some kind of merrit, and would start spreading the 'news' around.
I'm not against ALL online news sources, however. I am particularly fond of CNN, due to the fact that they have a reputation.
While not DIRECTLY on topic, this post has to do with music online.
A few weeks ago, I downloaded the Papa Roach CD from Napster, because I heard it was good. It was, very good in fact. Based solely upon what I obtained illegally, I bought the CD, because it was worth my money. The same thing happed with Limp Bizkit's new CD, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. It rocks, so I wanted to show my support to the artist. (Heh.)
Before I came across Napster, however, I was forced to make music-purchasing decisions based solely upon what I heard on the radio. Sure, ONE of the groups songs might be good.. but what happens if the rest of the CD is crap? (Such as 'The Offspring - Americana') I never listen to Americana, because it sucks. (IXNAY was excellent however.) This is where the problem lies.
I don't know how it works in the states, but here in Canada, you can't simply return a CD because it is bad. The only way you can return it if it is either 1) un-opened, or 2) defective. Either way leaves me royally pissed off. I want my $20 back for Americana.. I don't listen to the dam thing.
Yes, it is truly a piece of crap when it comes to a cell, but it isn't even listed on the chart. Does this mean that it doesn't emmit radiation, but nobody cares? Or maybe it's that the dam thing is too big and heavy to fit in the testing machine;)
Personally, I'm hoping for the radiation one. There's nothing I'd like better then to wake up one morning, and being able to shoot lazers out of my eyes. In fact, if I did, I wouldn't go to school.. I'd just sit on my front steps, and zap anybody who is driving and talking on the phone at the same time!
Now, if you'll excuse me, my phone just rang.. it is my chiropractor. (Apparently the phone is too heavy for me to cradle on my shoulder.;)
.. I mean, think about it. You're working on a CD encryption scheme for 2 years, and proclaim it completely secure. To prove it, you announce a contest to crack it, all the while comfortable with the fact that nobody will be able to do so. Then somebody does. Uhho, now what? If you admit it, you look foolish, having wasted time and money.
Well, I live in Canada. (Winnipeg, MB to be exact.) And, let me tell you, if they are talking about the -WINTER- atmosphere, then, quite frankly, I'd pick a polluted ol' planet any day.
I woke up this morning, and, while I was waiting for the bus, I could see my breath. Now, for all you Americans, that means it's pretty dam cold. And it only gets worse. (Last year, the mercury dipped to -34c, which is.. uh.. almost 0f.)
On the other hand, Canadian beer rules.. now where did I put my hockey stick and parka? Oh, here they are, in my Igloo. =)
I've had an epiffinay.. what if the so-called 'trolls' are nothing more then users who don't have the experience/knowledge that we do, and therefore have to ask questions/post comments that, to us, appear to be nothing more then an attempt to goad us into an argument, but for them is a legitimate comment?
I'm currently attending the University of Winnipeg, with my aim to get a BSc in Computer Sciences. Now, the majority of the classes are taught by a woman who's english is obviously her second language. (Think Mrs. Swan from MadTV. No joke.) Now, I know quite a few people from other countries, and I'm good friends with a few of them. The problem lies in the situation.
Right now, she is teaching us C programming. (Specifically, file reading and writing.. but she hasn't taught IF statements yet. Go figure.) Because her english is so broken, it is quite difficult to understand what she's saying, or follow her what she's saying period. And, because english is her second language, (the first being Japanese) instead of talking to the CLASS, she talks to the ceiling -- searching for each word before she says it.
For me, it's not really an issue -- I know all of the material. However, I believe it IS an issue for the students who are new to programming. If I have such a problem following her, imagine what the people who have never used an IF-THEN-ELSE statement are going through.
Now, it being a University course, you are paying for the class, and for the knowledge. But if you can't understand what the hell the teacher is saying, then what's the point? Are the other students in the class getting their money's worth? As it stands, no.
So, what can I do about it?
(Yeah, I know this is slightly off-topic, my apologies.)
Well, to an extent anyway. I concider myself a geek at heart, and I have tried drugs of various forms. (The soft stuff, ie pot/crystal meth/ecatcy/etc) (my spelling sucks.. but I'm Canadian, what can I say.)
However, I have found that it's not for me. I've been clean for over 3 years, and I'm proud of it. Hell, I don't even smoke.
www.DupeCheck.com was a site that provided a similar service, but was focused on 0day (non iso) releases. It didn't have a message board, but allowed you to search through the archives to find when a particular game/application was released, plus the filenames.
Now, I don't know exactly what happened to DupeCheck, but my gut says that something simliar happened to them that is happening to iSONEWS. Does anybody know anything further?
I'm glad somebody else has the dream of customizing the colours of Slashdot.. the white/teal look, while is nice and pleasing to the eye, is getting a little old:/
Now, colour schemes like Enlightenment's (with the nice graphics.. I know, it's white on teal. Cut me some slack here!) would be a nice change of pace!
.. but because Milennium is coming out soon, I can't locate any links for the 98SE upgrade. However, here is a link showing the price of the 95/98 -> ME. $129.99. (The full version of ME is $279.99)
In short, I'm not a KarmaWh0re. I'm just stating fact.
If you are a user who obtains Windows software by legal means, (such as from a store.. there has to be at least one or two of you left) odds are fairly good that you have paid almost that much already.
See, Microsoft is a 'lets-make-money-forget-the-customers' company -- they charge for everything, including every piddly little upgrade for Windows. (The Windows 98 -> SE upgrade is almost $90 from EggHead.com.. but all it did was fix bugs.)
Windows 95 Upgrade (From 3.11) - $125
Windows 98 Upgrade (From 95) - $125
Windows 98 SE Upgrade (From 98) - $125
The FULL versions of these pieces of software are at least twice as much. (At least here in Canada.. granted, our currency is worth slightly more then a pile of donkey shit.)
Oddly enough, Microsoft sent me a copy of Milennium for free. (I beta tested it for them.) Guess where it is now?
(Answer to rethorical question: on my coffee table, making sure that wet glasses don't leave moisture rings!)
Being an admin for GameSpy Arcade, I can vouch for the fact that it DOES break the mods -- badly. I've been giving users support for the past two hours. I will tell you guys what I tell them:
If you have already upgraded to the Quake 3 Arena Point Release 1.25 public beta, you can revert to 1.17 by doing the following: 1) Delete the pak4.pk3 file located in your/baseq3 folder 2) Reinstall the Quake 3 Arena Point Release version 1.17
Slashdot Mirror
Just imagine pr0n on one of these! The boobs would be more real then in real life!
Ok, maybe not MORE real.. most of them have implants.
Not that I know, or anything!
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.. why don't they create a dual-presidency? (SP) Whom-ever ends up winning, they won't have won by much, thus throughally pissing off half of the country. So, my suggestion, being the ignorant Canadian that I am, is to allow BOTH candidates to hold office -- let them share responsibility, discuss issues, and help each other out.
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CitizenC
.. but not because of issues. Rather, it is because he is the tallest candidate, and has the best hair. (He invented hair!)
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CitizenC
Well, I can die a happy man now.
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CitizenC
I currently work for GameSpy, both as an admin on GameSpy Arcade, and site director of 3DActionPlanet. However, because I live in Canada, and GameSpy is in California, that is quite a daily commute. So, I telecommute, and I can tell you right now that I don't need ANY other perks.
;)
I find that when I'm at home, relaxed, listening to whatever I feel like listening too, my creativity flows like a faucet -- I'm a productive dynamo!
Plus, by telecommuting, all of my computer stuff is tax-deductable
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CitizenC
I suggest looking at a CDRW-drive solution. Each computer lab is fitted with 1 CDRW drive, and each student is provided with a CDRW disc. When a student wants to take something home, they burn it onto their CD. Easy. =)
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CitizenC
Sure, call me cynical, but I really don't see why people are so obsessed over a gaming console. For some reason, they seem to have forgotten that any PC purchased within the last, say, 3 months, probably out-powers the PSX2 in both processor speed and video power. And, if you want to play PSX/PSX2 games, there is always bleem!
Note, I'm not trying to troll here, I am simply expressing an opinion. I never really understood the alure of a gaming console.. does anybody have any comments?
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CitizenC
The way that I look at online journalism is quite different then how I look at mainstream, 'real' stuff. In today's world of the web, any yahoo(tm) can get his own website, and post any old dam thing he wants.
Imagine that, on a whim, I registered 'citizencsnewszone.com' and posted an article titled "Linus T, Creator of Linux, Killed in Car Accident," I would (most likely) get tons of visitors, who, after reading the story, assumed it had some kind of merrit, and would start spreading the 'news' around.
I'm not against ALL online news sources, however. I am particularly fond of CNN, due to the fact that they have a reputation.
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CitizenC
While not DIRECTLY on topic, this post has to do with music online.
A few weeks ago, I downloaded the Papa Roach CD from Napster, because I heard it was good. It was, very good in fact. Based solely upon what I obtained illegally, I bought the CD, because it was worth my money. The same thing happed with Limp Bizkit's new CD, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. It rocks, so I wanted to show my support to the artist. (Heh.)
Before I came across Napster, however, I was forced to make music-purchasing decisions based solely upon what I heard on the radio. Sure, ONE of the groups songs might be good.. but what happens if the rest of the CD is crap? (Such as 'The Offspring - Americana') I never listen to Americana, because it sucks. (IXNAY was excellent however.) This is where the problem lies.
I don't know how it works in the states, but here in Canada, you can't simply return a CD because it is bad. The only way you can return it if it is either 1) un-opened, or 2) defective. Either way leaves me royally pissed off. I want my $20 back for Americana.. I don't listen to the dam thing.
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CitizenC
So do I. You ain't gettin my personal info, you dirty site! Opress the man.. read the article with no registration!
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CitizenC
Q: What does the starship Enterprise and toilet paper have in common?
A: They both circle uranus, fighting to wipe out klingons!
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CitizenC
Yes, it is truly a piece of crap when it comes to a cell, but it isn't even listed on the chart. Does this mean that it doesn't emmit radiation, but nobody cares? Or maybe it's that the dam thing is too big and heavy to fit in the testing machine ;)
.. I'd just sit on my front steps, and zap anybody who is driving and talking on the phone at the same time!
;)
Personally, I'm hoping for the radiation one. There's nothing I'd like better then to wake up one morning, and being able to shoot lazers out of my eyes. In fact, if I did, I wouldn't go to school
Now, if you'll excuse me, my phone just rang.. it is my chiropractor. (Apparently the phone is too heavy for me to cradle on my shoulder.
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CitizenC
.. I mean, think about it. You're working on a CD encryption scheme for 2 years, and proclaim it completely secure. To prove it, you announce a contest to crack it, all the while comfortable with the fact that nobody will be able to do so. Then somebody does. Uhho, now what? If you admit it, you look foolish, having wasted time and money.
That's what I would do..
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CitizenC
Well, I live in Canada. (Winnipeg, MB to be exact.) And, let me tell you, if they are talking about the -WINTER- atmosphere, then, quite frankly, I'd pick a polluted ol' planet any day.
I woke up this morning, and, while I was waiting for the bus, I could see my breath. Now, for all you Americans, that means it's pretty dam cold. And it only gets worse. (Last year, the mercury dipped to -34c, which is.. uh.. almost 0f.)
On the other hand, Canadian beer rules.. now where did I put my hockey stick and parka? Oh, here they are, in my Igloo. =)
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CitizenC
I've had an epiffinay.. what if the so-called 'trolls' are nothing more then users who don't have the experience/knowledge that we do, and therefore have to ask questions/post comments that, to us, appear to be nothing more then an attempt to goad us into an argument, but for them is a legitimate comment?
Or, maybe they're just this guy. =)
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CitizenC
Check them out here..
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CitizenC
Yup, they do.. the actual title is 'Business Computing'..
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CitizenC
I'm currently attending the University of Winnipeg, with my aim to get a BSc in Computer Sciences. Now, the majority of the classes are taught by a woman who's english is obviously her second language. (Think Mrs. Swan from MadTV. No joke.) Now, I know quite a few people from other countries, and I'm good friends with a few of them. The problem lies in the situation.
Right now, she is teaching us C programming. (Specifically, file reading and writing.. but she hasn't taught IF statements yet. Go figure.) Because her english is so broken, it is quite difficult to understand what she's saying, or follow her what she's saying period. And, because english is her second language, (the first being Japanese) instead of talking to the CLASS, she talks to the ceiling -- searching for each word before she says it.
For me, it's not really an issue -- I know all of the material. However, I believe it IS an issue for the students who are new to programming. If I have such a problem following her, imagine what the people who have never used an IF-THEN-ELSE statement are going through.
Now, it being a University course, you are paying for the class, and for the knowledge. But if you can't understand what the hell the teacher is saying, then what's the point? Are the other students in the class getting their money's worth? As it stands, no.
So, what can I do about it?
(Yeah, I know this is slightly off-topic, my apologies.)
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CitizenC
Well, to an extent anyway. I concider myself a geek at heart, and I have tried drugs of various forms. (The soft stuff, ie pot/crystal meth/ecatcy/etc) (my spelling sucks.. but I'm Canadian, what can I say.)
However, I have found that it's not for me. I've been clean for over 3 years, and I'm proud of it. Hell, I don't even smoke.
Just my $0.02
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CitizenC
www.DupeCheck.com was a site that provided a similar service, but was focused on 0day (non iso) releases. It didn't have a message board, but allowed you to search through the archives to find when a particular game/application was released, plus the filenames.
Now, I don't know exactly what happened to DupeCheck, but my gut says that something simliar happened to them that is happening to iSONEWS. Does anybody know anything further?
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CitizenC
I'm glad somebody else has the dream of customizing the colours of Slashdot .. the white/teal look, while is nice and pleasing to the eye, is getting a little old :/
.. I know, it's white on teal. Cut me some slack here!) would be a nice change of pace!
Now, colour schemes like Enlightenment's (with the nice graphics
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CitizenC
.. but because Milennium is coming out soon, I can't locate any links for the 98SE upgrade. However, here is a link showing the price of the 95/98 -> ME. $129.99. (The full version of ME is $279.99)
In short, I'm not a KarmaWh0re. I'm just stating fact.
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CitizenC
If you are a user who obtains Windows software by legal means, (such as from a store.. there has to be at least one or two of you left) odds are fairly good that you have paid almost that much already.
.. but all it did was fix bugs.)
See, Microsoft is a 'lets-make-money-forget-the-customers' company -- they charge for everything, including every piddly little upgrade for Windows. (The Windows 98 -> SE upgrade is almost $90 from EggHead.com
Windows 95 Upgrade (From 3.11) - $125
Windows 98 Upgrade (From 95) - $125
Windows 98 SE Upgrade (From 98) - $125
The FULL versions of these pieces of software are at least twice as much. (At least here in Canada.. granted, our currency is worth slightly more then a pile of donkey shit.)
Oddly enough, Microsoft sent me a copy of Milennium for free. (I beta tested it for them.) Guess where it is now?
(Answer to rethorical question: on my coffee table, making sure that wet glasses don't leave moisture rings!)
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CitizenC
.. why the hell does link look like a girl?! =)
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CitizenC
Being an admin for GameSpy Arcade, I can vouch for the fact that it DOES break the mods -- badly. I've been giving users support for the past two hours. I will tell you guys what I tell them:
/baseq3 folder 2) Reinstall the Quake 3 Arena Point Release version 1.17
If you have already upgraded to the Quake 3 Arena Point Release 1.25 public beta, you can revert to 1.17 by doing the following: 1) Delete the pak4.pk3 file located in your
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CitizenC