Reminds me of whay my friend that goes to Med-School used to do in their anatomy lab. Sometimes they needed to cut some parts to access others in the corpse. And said he would go around with the 'parts' saying
its a story about a top notch reverse engineer who, after a quick memory wipe, finds trying to piece together the mystery of his past... Unfortunately the website isn't up and running yet
Duh! They wiped his memory and his website too.
Nintendo registered the trademark for Don King Kong. This, say sources, is the tentative name for the new title, which dumps its platformer roots in favor of exploring the boxing genre with a funny haired gorilla.
10 years ago I thought about how a computer was still like a keyboard with a TV (and a mouse). I expected better input technologies. Why do I have to move the mouse pointer with my hand? Why can't I guide it with my eyes, just looking around the screen and moving the pointer? Why are input devices so far behind anything else?
"Sir, we can't kill this cow. It refuses to open its eyes, so we cannot ID it and update the database."
"I was afraid this would happen some day. This might be the beginning of a revolution..."
What about the implications of people changing due to a Big Brother presence?
Are we willing to make the classroom, which in some ways it is one of the most
important structures in society a Panopticon?
How can we pretend to respect computer privacy in society, but at the same time
do this to what should be the cusp of free speech?
I go to school to a well known physics department with a very strong theoretical
tradition, and it is now one of the leaders in several branches of physics. And I have just one question: how is what the author says different from the old Zeno's paradox solution, or calculus?
His claims truly read like a layman, reading layman books, probably smart, and
interested in physics, but without any clue of what physics really is. I
know a lot of/. are very fond of layman book, and I am too, but keep in
perspective that they give a very simplified version of the real science.
After all, they are motivated by sales (even Hawkins says so in his book).
It is very fun to talk about black holes after reading A Brief History of Time,
but General Relativity is very hard subject in itself no matter how many cool
books you read. Everyone should ponder on these phylosophical subjects, but I
find his claims old, derivative, and uninteresting.
And now, for some karma, here
is a layman link to the Quantum Zeno effect.
What about Rogue Leader for the GameCube? It is still one of the best looking Cube games, is very very fun and challenging, and captures the hectic SW battle in a great way. When you play the Endor battle stage, and you see dozens of TIEs while your frigates are trying to turn to escape, and you hear Lando say that you have to take on the Star Destroyers. Anyone that has ever played that part knows that that is was SW is all about.
That is in fact the point of the Scientific Method. Before we get a lot of posts saying the same thing as the parent, lets review the SM and see how it applies here:
1. Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena. - In this case, all sorts of different light experiments
2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation. - In this case, Maxwell's theory, and then the Quantum Mechanical changes it suffered
3. Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict quantitatively the results of new observations. - In this case, there are 2 predictions in consideration: Solar Sails work because of [read the article for info], Solar Sails don't work because of [read the older article for info].
4. Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent experimenters and properly performed experiments. - In this case, build it and try it.
You are suppose to argue beforehand,that is step 3. That is the way you really understand your theory and its implications. The arguing beforehand is a very important step to clarify what someone is really saying with his/her theory. After observing a phenomena it is very easy to come up with hundreds of explainaitions, but the only good ones are the ones that predict new stuff, and clarifying the theory allows us to make more precise experiments that really show light into the important issues. Arguing the different theories is what makes them more specific that just betting for the outcome of an experiment.
I'm own an Alienware Laptop, Area51m. If you compare prices around, you will see it is a really good deal if you want a powerful laptop. The tech support is great (they don't treat you like a moron or anything, and very helpful). The case itself doesn't feel very sturdy, but, i have been using mine for a year (yes, i was an early adopter), and I haven't have any problems. The only problem is the weight, it is almost 10 pounds (yikes). If you are looking for a very powerul desktop that looks like a laptop, it is a very good option.
There is no human entity, just human Cubics - as in 4 different people in a 4 corner stage metamorphic rotation - never more than 1 corner at same time.
-www.timecube.com
I have demonstrated absolute unrefutable proof of 4 simultaneous 24 hour days with in a single rotation of Earth. No other man or god can claim such Truth manifestation. The academic brainwashed mind is corrupt and can't comprehend Cubic magnificence.
-www.timecube.com
Hey, the other consumer electronic that guessed what you liked was TiVo, and everybody complains about how it assumes the wrong stuff all the time. How can this be better, or 'neat' then?
I don't want my electronics to guess what I want, I want them to be predictable. That is the only way i can rely on them, if I can predict them, instead of the other way around.
obligatory matrix quotes
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Morpheus: Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony.
Mouse: That's exactly my point. Exactly! Because you have to wonder: how do the machines know what Tasty Wheat tasted like? Maybe they got it wrong. Maybe what I think Tasty Wheat tasted like actually tasted like oatmeal, or tuna fish. That makes you wonder about a lot of things. You take chicken, for example: maybe they couldn't figure out what to make chicken taste like, which is why chicken tastes like everything!
Why did the chicken crossed the road?
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It was forced to do so by the chicken-hole principle.
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Testis, Testis 1,2,3 Testis
Just do not donate your body to science, ok?
its a story about a top notch reverse engineer who, after a quick memory wipe, finds trying to piece together the mystery of his past... Unfortunately the website isn't up and running yet
Duh! They wiped his memory and his website too.
has been the source of many a pun
Oh, puny puns...
Nintendo registered the trademark for Don King Kong. This, say sources, is the tentative name for the new title, which dumps its platformer roots in favor of exploring the boxing genre with a funny haired gorilla.
*Actual lawyer's spelling and grammar?
10 years ago I thought about how a computer was still like a keyboard with a TV (and a mouse). I expected better input technologies. Why do I have to move the mouse pointer with my hand? Why can't I guide it with my eyes, just looking around the screen and moving the pointer? Why are input devices so far behind anything else?
Testis Testis, one, two, three, Testis
"Sir, we can't kill this cow. It refuses to open its eyes, so we cannot ID it and update the database."
"I was afraid this would happen some day. This might be the beginning of a revolution..."
What about the implications of people changing due to a Big Brother presence? Are we willing to make the classroom, which in some ways it is one of the most important structures in society a Panopticon? How can we pretend to respect computer privacy in society, but at the same time do this to what should be the cusp of free speech?
It is called Geek A.D.D.
I go to school to a well known physics department with a very strong theoretical tradition, and it is now one of the leaders in several branches of physics. And I have just one question: how is what the author says different from the old Zeno's paradox solution, or calculus? His claims truly read like a layman, reading layman books, probably smart, and interested in physics, but without any clue of what physics really is. I know a lot of /. are very fond of layman book, and I am too, but keep in
perspective that they give a very simplified version of the real science.
After all, they are motivated by sales (even Hawkins says so in his book).
It is very fun to talk about black holes after reading A Brief History of Time,
but General Relativity is very hard subject in itself no matter how many cool
books you read. Everyone should ponder on these phylosophical subjects, but I
find his claims old, derivative, and uninteresting.
And now, for some karma, here is a layman link to the Quantum Zeno effect.
What about Rogue Leader for the GameCube? It is still one of the best looking Cube games, is very very fun and challenging, and captures the hectic SW battle in a great way. When you play the Endor battle stage, and you see dozens of TIEs while your frigates are trying to turn to escape, and you hear Lando say that you have to take on the Star Destroyers. Anyone that has ever played that part knows that that is was SW is all about.
Will MicroPay for modpoints! Then, I will consolidates the numerous micropayments into one bill that will be split between the people who modded me.
The robot carries a deadly laser, and it named himself Johnny Five...
2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena.
3. Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena.
4. Apply for a scientific grant and have some graduate students to get a lil' profit
5. Perform experimental test.
6. Apply for a patent. You will get the patent, is too easy these days.
7. Sue someone and profit even more
1. Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena. - In this case, all sorts of different light experiments
2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation. - In this case, Maxwell's theory, and then the Quantum Mechanical changes it suffered
3. Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict quantitatively the results of new observations. - In this case, there are 2 predictions in consideration: Solar Sails work because of [read the article for info], Solar Sails don't work because of [read the older article for info].
4. Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent experimenters and properly performed experiments. - In this case, build it and try it.
You are suppose to argue beforehand,that is step 3. That is the way you really understand your theory and its implications. The arguing beforehand is a very important step to clarify what someone is really saying with his/her theory. After observing a phenomena it is very easy to come up with hundreds of explainaitions, but the only good ones are the ones that predict new stuff, and clarifying the theory allows us to make more precise experiments that really show light into the important issues. Arguing the different theories is what makes them more specific that just betting for the outcome of an experiment.
Deja vu is just a change in the matrix... They know...
There is water in my desktop! Oh wait, that is my fish tank... There is water in my laptop! Hold on, those are my seamonkeys.
I'm own an Alienware Laptop, Area51m. If you compare prices around, you will see it is a really good deal if you want a powerful laptop. The tech support is great (they don't treat you like a moron or anything, and very helpful). The case itself doesn't feel very sturdy, but, i have been using mine for a year (yes, i was an early adopter), and I haven't have any problems. The only problem is the weight, it is almost 10 pounds (yikes). If you are looking for a very powerul desktop that looks like a laptop, it is a very good option.
Will MicroPay if you mod me up
"Time Cube proves a 1 face god impossible, due to 4 corner face metamorphic human - baby, child, parent and grandparent faces."
There is no human entity, just human Cubics - as in 4 different people in a 4 corner stage metamorphic rotation - never more than 1 corner at same time. -www.timecube.com I have demonstrated absolute unrefutable proof of 4 simultaneous 24 hour days with in a single rotation of Earth. No other man or god can claim such Truth manifestation. The academic brainwashed mind is corrupt and can't comprehend Cubic magnificence. -www.timecube.com
Hey, the other consumer electronic that guessed what you liked was TiVo, and everybody complains about how it assumes the wrong stuff all the time. How can this be better, or 'neat' then? I don't want my electronics to guess what I want, I want them to be predictable. That is the only way i can rely on them, if I can predict them, instead of the other way around.
Mouse: That's exactly my point. Exactly! Because you have to wonder: how do the machines know what Tasty Wheat tasted like? Maybe they got it wrong. Maybe what I think Tasty Wheat tasted like actually tasted like oatmeal, or tuna fish. That makes you wonder about a lot of things. You take chicken, for example: maybe they couldn't figure out what to make chicken taste like, which is why chicken tastes like everything!
It was forced to do so by the chicken-hole principle.