/sarcasm on It's quite simple actually. With all the hysteria out there about a one degree global temperature increase over the last century, it makes total sense that everything can be blamed on global warming. After all, it's easy to deduce with all our knowledge on it, stubbing my toe earlier today was due to global warming. It's just obvious. I've created a concensus, therefore, the argument is over and is indisputable.
Also, any other mysterious phenomena around the world can be blamed for global warming. Examples??
1. Why does Flavor-flav (sp?) have girls fighting to be his girlfriend?
2. Why does the PT cruiser look like something that runs on pent up sexual frustration?
3. Why do traffic lights blink late at night?
4. Why didn't I save loads of money by switching to Geico?
That's right folks. Global warming is the reason for everything happening. This includes possible tectonic disturbances in the Andes.
I can't forget a piece of advice (for real) I received from a very intelligent state employee. Move to Canada because it will be forty degrees warmer in a few years. Of course, no one but us evil Americans are subject to global changes.
For people like you and me who, for various reasons, need just a standard no frills keyboard, a $3.99 piece would be just dandy. Others, on the other hand, may have a super wireless keyboard with special hotkeys and such. Keyboards like this could run $100. Sometimes they even pair with a mouse too.
If I had that situation, I'd much rather wash it rather than buy a replacement.
Though, back when I was really poor, I spilled a pepsi on my keyboard. I was so broke I couldn't afford another one, so I unscrewed it and cleaned out each key, the rubber mat below it, and reassembled it after everything was dry. Normally, I would've just ignored it but ants came into the house and decided the innards would suit well for a cafeteria so I had to clean it. I know, too much information.
I have a T5 Tungsten. Although I love the equipment, the OS is lacking. If you wait a bit, Palmsource is destined to release their upcoming next generation OS built on Linux. You'll have a fully functional PDA on an open sourced OS with development kits-a-plenty.
I've seen the screenshots and I'd have to say it is quite an improvement over the PalmOS in its current incarnation.
Under normal circumstances (other issues perhaps), I'd be offended by your comments. I must agree with you, however.
But, it is obvious you don't live here. I'll have to inform you that anyone can launch a lawsuit for any reason for the most part. It's called tort and I'm a major supporter of tort reform. Unfortunately, lawyers make up both houses of congress so it would never pass.
And uninformed school board killed their political careers with this stupid stunt to politicize a crackpot idea. All were rejected during the special election last month. The town was outraged that such a topic hit the national news circuit.
Listen, there are whackos all over the place. It just happens that the US attracts the whole lot. Be glad they're not vocal in your country. Just know one thing: 80% of the population may believe that the universe was created by an intelligent being, but only a small percentage of that group believe earth is mearly 6000 years old. And all existing strata on earth's beautiful surface was created during some flood where every mountaintop, including everest, was covered with water. Then it all, magically, disappeared. Maybe it's on the moon's dark side... I'll stop ranting now.
Anyway, I agree with you wholeheartedly. I, for one, am embarrased to be an American with a story like this.
I'm really with you on this. If science were to lead us to some startling evidence of a creator, COOL. If there is a creator and made conditions of the universe so that evidence of intelligent design is obscure or invisible, FINE. If earth really is 6000 years old but a creator or creators altered our conscienceness to see what we see, FINE (we'll study what we see). If we study the universe and never conclude an exist of a creator, LIFE GOES ON.
My feeling about this whole thing is the real proponents of this issue is the fringe who believes Earth is indeed 6000 years old. All strata, fossils, and life initiated again after the flood. Of course, two of every species was brought onto the arc (one male and one female). And, meanwhile, the arc had an ingenious method in which to deal with all the waste. It also had the food supply for everything. And, with Noah being the brilliant zoologist that he was, the animals were grouped in such a way that they wouldn't eat each other (ie carabou vs tiger).
What bothers me is that Evolutionists base so much of their "science" on a leg bone or a tooth found somewhere with NOTHING else around, you claim "here is the missing link. You call that trash science. What are you people so afraid of? Why do you so degrade those that want equal time for their opinions about Intelligent Design? As your flawed theories (as in THEORY of Evolution) are proven false, I expect all of you to come right here and say "I was wrong..."
First, it is quite obvious you took very little science in college, if you actually went to college. Such statements are exactly what we're 'afraid' of hearing in science classrooms. To simply state that anthropology is something as simple as finding a leg bone or tooth screams ignorance. Perhaps a class in physical anthro would do you good.
Secondly, we're 'afraid' of a small group of uninformed school council members telling teachers that they must also teach a religious, non-scientific concept in a science classroom. We're 'afraid' they'll misinform students that 'theory' is not fact. Theories ARE fact. Calling something a 'law' will rarely, if ever, happen again. Why? Because one can always improve upon a theory and not alter the result. Calculus is a method to do things that would take mounds of work in algebra. Algebra is still a reality even though there is an improved method to do things.
Unfortunately, the word 'theory' is overused by everyone in almost every sense. "My theory is she's going to call in sick tomorrow." That, my friend, is not a theory. It's a hypothesis. But this was just one small example.
Why do we degrade? We don't. ID is meant to be taught in church, dinner table, religious class, sociology, or Sunday School. ID is not meant to be taught in science class. Why? Because it is anything but science.
And by the way, there is absolutely no threat of evolution being proven wrong. There is FAR too much phenotypical and genotypical evidence to prove otherwise.
1% of the world population has a degree? That isn't saying much when you consider areas like third world countries, desert, arctic, and tropical areas where colleges are sparse. According to the US Census Bureau, though, the 2003 census reported an all time high of 27% of adults over 25yo having a college degree. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/a rchives/education/001863.html for the link
I had 1.5 on my work computer for the last week or so. Maybe a bit more than a week. I had the beta here since I didn't want to test it at home with my important stuff. 1.5 was pushed automatically and I got a prompt to restart the browser for it to take affect. So, I guess the beta testers got an early peak.
Exactly. Why woud anyone want M$ code on our linux boxes? After all we have openoffice.org that works perfectly dandily. Hell, it's great for us math freaks who need to write proofs all the time. Integration of the formula aspect in writer is a very handy tool.
I took a look at that machine. I didn't like how jumpy the mouse was. The machine is slow too. I got spoiled by my 2ghz machine. I'm glad it worked out for you. I thought about getting it, but didn't have the cash at the moment.
I'm just returning to programming after a ten year vacation. I'm going to pick C++ since that was my choice in the past. The books I have, as well as checked out from the school library, both are written with VC++ in mind. And they're old school (#include iostream.h for instance). Would QT be a good choice? My interest is developing for open source and linux. What would be a good book to purchase that covers beginner C++ programming in Linux?
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/sarcasm on
It's quite simple actually. With all the hysteria out there about a one degree global temperature increase over the last century, it makes total sense that everything can be blamed on global warming. After all, it's easy to deduce with all our knowledge on it, stubbing my toe earlier today was due to global warming. It's just obvious. I've created a concensus, therefore, the argument is over and is indisputable.
Also, any other mysterious phenomena around the world can be blamed for global warming. Examples??
1. Why does Flavor-flav (sp?) have girls fighting to be his girlfriend?
2. Why does the PT cruiser look like something that runs on pent up sexual frustration?
3. Why do traffic lights blink late at night?
4. Why didn't I save loads of money by switching to Geico?
That's right folks. Global warming is the reason for everything happening. This includes possible tectonic disturbances in the Andes.
I can't forget a piece of advice (for real) I received from a very intelligent state employee. Move to Canada because it will be forty degrees warmer in a few years. Of course, no one but us evil Americans are subject to global changes.
/sarcasm
For people like you and me who, for various reasons, need just a standard no frills keyboard, a $3.99 piece would be just dandy. Others, on the other hand, may have a super wireless keyboard with special hotkeys and such. Keyboards like this could run $100. Sometimes they even pair with a mouse too. If I had that situation, I'd much rather wash it rather than buy a replacement. Though, back when I was really poor, I spilled a pepsi on my keyboard. I was so broke I couldn't afford another one, so I unscrewed it and cleaned out each key, the rubber mat below it, and reassembled it after everything was dry. Normally, I would've just ignored it but ants came into the house and decided the innards would suit well for a cafeteria so I had to clean it. I know, too much information.
You must've started reading /. yesterday. That, or you must've missed Basic Instinct II.
I have a T5 Tungsten. Although I love the equipment, the OS is lacking. If you wait a bit, Palmsource is destined to release their upcoming next generation OS built on Linux. You'll have a fully functional PDA on an open sourced OS with development kits-a-plenty. I've seen the screenshots and I'd have to say it is quite an improvement over the PalmOS in its current incarnation.
Under normal circumstances (other issues perhaps), I'd be offended by your comments. I must agree with you, however.
... I'll stop ranting now.
But, it is obvious you don't live here. I'll have to inform you that anyone can launch a lawsuit for any reason for the most part. It's called tort and I'm a major supporter of tort reform. Unfortunately, lawyers make up both houses of congress so it would never pass.
And uninformed school board killed their political careers with this stupid stunt to politicize a crackpot idea. All were rejected during the special election last month. The town was outraged that such a topic hit the national news circuit.
Listen, there are whackos all over the place. It just happens that the US attracts the whole lot. Be glad they're not vocal in your country. Just know one thing: 80% of the population may believe that the universe was created by an intelligent being, but only a small percentage of that group believe earth is mearly 6000 years old. And all existing strata on earth's beautiful surface was created during some flood where every mountaintop, including everest, was covered with water. Then it all, magically, disappeared. Maybe it's on the moon's dark side
Anyway, I agree with you wholeheartedly. I, for one, am embarrased to be an American with a story like this.
I'm really with you on this. If science were to lead us to some startling evidence of a creator, COOL. If there is a creator and made conditions of the universe so that evidence of intelligent design is obscure or invisible, FINE. If earth really is 6000 years old but a creator or creators altered our conscienceness to see what we see, FINE (we'll study what we see). If we study the universe and never conclude an exist of a creator, LIFE GOES ON.
My feeling about this whole thing is the real proponents of this issue is the fringe who believes Earth is indeed 6000 years old. All strata, fossils, and life initiated again after the flood. Of course, two of every species was brought onto the arc (one male and one female). And, meanwhile, the arc had an ingenious method in which to deal with all the waste. It also had the food supply for everything. And, with Noah being the brilliant zoologist that he was, the animals were grouped in such a way that they wouldn't eat each other (ie carabou vs tiger).
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
What bothers me is that Evolutionists base so much of their "science" on a leg bone or a tooth found somewhere with NOTHING else around, you claim "here is the missing link. You call that trash science. What are you people so afraid of? Why do you so degrade those that want equal time for their opinions about Intelligent Design? As your flawed theories (as in THEORY of Evolution) are proven false, I expect all of you to come right here and say "I was wrong..." First, it is quite obvious you took very little science in college, if you actually went to college. Such statements are exactly what we're 'afraid' of hearing in science classrooms. To simply state that anthropology is something as simple as finding a leg bone or tooth screams ignorance. Perhaps a class in physical anthro would do you good. Secondly, we're 'afraid' of a small group of uninformed school council members telling teachers that they must also teach a religious, non-scientific concept in a science classroom. We're 'afraid' they'll misinform students that 'theory' is not fact. Theories ARE fact. Calling something a 'law' will rarely, if ever, happen again. Why? Because one can always improve upon a theory and not alter the result. Calculus is a method to do things that would take mounds of work in algebra. Algebra is still a reality even though there is an improved method to do things. Unfortunately, the word 'theory' is overused by everyone in almost every sense. "My theory is she's going to call in sick tomorrow." That, my friend, is not a theory. It's a hypothesis. But this was just one small example. Why do we degrade? We don't. ID is meant to be taught in church, dinner table, religious class, sociology, or Sunday School. ID is not meant to be taught in science class. Why? Because it is anything but science. And by the way, there is absolutely no threat of evolution being proven wrong. There is FAR too much phenotypical and genotypical evidence to prove otherwise.
'40 year old programmers are recycled into yummy treats called "cheetos" and fed to proto-programmers. It's the circle of life.'
This is the most humorous reply I've read in a long long time. Thanks for the laugh.
1% of the world population has a degree? That isn't saying much when you consider areas like third world countries, desert, arctic, and tropical areas where colleges are sparse. According to the US Census Bureau, though, the 2003 census reported an all time high of 27% of adults over 25yo having a college degree. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/a rchives/education/001863.html for the link
I had 1.5 on my work computer for the last week or so. Maybe a bit more than a week. I had the beta here since I didn't want to test it at home with my important stuff. 1.5 was pushed automatically and I got a prompt to restart the browser for it to take affect. So, I guess the beta testers got an early peak.
Yeah same here. Firefox and konqueror utilizing kubuntu 5.10 breezy. no issues on any of the site's pages.
I don't mind most open source logos, but I sort of relate with the sentiment. I do love this new one for freebsd. It's clean and crisp.
Exactly. Why woud anyone want M$ code on our linux boxes? After all we have openoffice.org that works perfectly dandily. Hell, it's great for us math freaks who need to write proofs all the time. Integration of the formula aspect in writer is a very handy tool.
I took a look at that machine. I didn't like how jumpy the mouse was. The machine is slow too. I got spoiled by my 2ghz machine. I'm glad it worked out for you. I thought about getting it, but didn't have the cash at the moment.
I'm just returning to programming after a ten year vacation. I'm going to pick C++ since that was my choice in the past. The books I have, as well as checked out from the school library, both are written with VC++ in mind. And they're old school (#include iostream.h for instance). Would QT be a good choice? My interest is developing for open source and linux. What would be a good book to purchase that covers beginner C++ programming in Linux?