It all depends on what they replace them with. They could shut down old designs from the '70s and replace them with new more modern designs. Not that I believe this is where they will go but it could happen.
Seems to be working well for you. I tell you what, since you think that it is such a bad thing why do you move someplace like Iran or Venezuela and lets see how you do there?
This is it exactly. Services like itunes and spotify, as well as sites like youtube and facebook have leveled the playing field for artists. People are finding music by artists that they would never discover on the radio or at the record store. My son in law has a band, and they are really good. But there is no way that a major label will pick them up. He told me last night they might have a spot on spotify.
I have a theory that the anti streaming artists saying they are not getting paid enough. I think what is really happening is they are finding out what their music is really worth. An they are not happy about it.
All science can have unintended consequences. That is the nature of science. Galileo and Copernicus had the unintended consequence of bringing us out of the dark ages of superstition, well most of us. People like Rick would rather let children die of horrible diseases, like cystic fibrosis or Sickle Cell, than seek a cure for them. I imagine they do this because they are afraid of some thing they don't understand.
It's the unethical use of genetic or the irresponsible that must be stopped. Curing children is one thing but bring about a GATTA like society is completely unethical.
Mmmmm, the butt hurt, strong in this one, it is. I'm really trying to stay on the level with you here. We don't want to let my inner troll out and have him drag you back under that bridge. I'm going to take the high road here and walk away. Figuratively speaking of course.
No one will forgive you for being a sociopath though will they?
Rick, no need to bring in the sock puppets. If you have something to say, man up and say it. Don't hide behind some anonymous coward id. That is just bad form.
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, you need to get a grip buddy. I know you don't like to be wrong, but you are. Spend some time researching subject, get a better ideal on what you are talking about. Avoid the nazi comparisons too. You lost your argument the moment you mentioned Mengele.
Actually, when it comes to being anonymous or even pseudonymous it's worse than checks and credit/debit card transactions. Say, I buy 10 kilos of blow and pay with a personal check, a very stupid thing to do. There are laws in place that prevent the local bacon brigade from simply going down to the bank and digging through the books till they find something. They have to go through procedures, get warrants, and have probable cause. Then they narrow their search to specific parameters indicated in the warrant. The banks also have ass loads of lawyers to make sure such searches are kept with in the law. Basically the police can't say to the bank "we want all your records for this date."
You have no such protections with bitcoin. The records are completely public. The police can and have searched the block chain for crimes, and nothing prevents them from doing so.
No it isn't. If done carefully and ethically genetic research and modification has the potential save lives and end untold human suffering. From your post you would have us abandon entire lines of scientific research base on the works of some evil wack job 70 years ago.
I got the extended warranty calls. I usually string them along for a few minutes then when they try to close the deal. "What? I have to have a car for this great deal?"
I had one guy completely lose his shit one time....
That is pure evil. I'm going to file the serial number off that for my next round of calls. You know, instead of just tossing the phone in a suitcase and pounding out a few rounds of "Another One Rides the Bus" on it.
It is long past time that NASA got out of the business as a design and launch agency and become more of a regulatory agency like the FAA. NASA should have a probe and research but they should let the active launches go to private companies.
What about H3? I've been hearing for years that we can get that from the moon. Where the stuff is supposed to be just laying around by the truck load tor the taking?
Surely we can make it work in real life just this once?
I'm not going to stay it is impossible but it will be a bitch. Re spawning in Real Life is not as easy in comic or video games. Last guy who done it took 3 days and he had to be in god mode.
I just bought one. Supposed to come Wednesday. Never owned a tablet before.
A tablet is just like any other electronic tool, it has its place. If you try to take it outside that zone then it performs poorly. Can you use a tablet as a phone or a laptop? Yes, you can but it sucks.
The primary use for a tablet, for me, is as a passive data display device. I use it to read ebooks most of the time and as the occasional video display to watch youtube or netflix on. They are also very handy when you have information on a web page that you need to have some where else. Like last night I used my tablet to display a baked chicken recipe.
I imagine this specialization is why tablet sales are down. Those of that want them, already have a good one. My Asus is almost 4 years old and is doing great for the proposes that I use it for. I could replace it with one with a higher processor or with more memory but would it really do a better job for what I use it for?
I have a surface and they are horrible tablets. They weight a ton, and the interface is clumsy to use. Plus the battery life, while good for a laptop, sucks for a tablet.
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But he is not in any of these countries. He is in the US and complaining about the system he takes advantage of.
But you are correct. I'll amend my OP, and he can move to France, Germany, or any of the countries you mentioned.
It all depends on what they replace them with. They could shut down old designs from the '70s and replace them with new more modern designs. Not that I believe this is where they will go but it could happen.
Seems to be working well for you. I tell you what, since you think that it is such a bad thing why do you move someplace like Iran or Venezuela and lets see how you do there?
This is it exactly. Services like itunes and spotify, as well as sites like youtube and facebook have leveled the playing field for artists. People are finding music by artists that they would never discover on the radio or at the record store. My son in law has a band, and they are really good. But there is no way that a major label will pick them up. He told me last night they might have a spot on spotify.
I have a theory that the anti streaming artists saying they are not getting paid enough. I think what is really happening is they are finding out what their music is really worth. An they are not happy about it.
No problem. I stand corrected.
All science can have unintended consequences. That is the nature of science. Galileo and Copernicus had the unintended consequence of bringing us out of the dark ages of superstition, well most of us. People like Rick would rather let children die of horrible diseases, like cystic fibrosis or Sickle Cell, than seek a cure for them. I imagine they do this because they are afraid of some thing they don't understand.
It's the unethical use of genetic or the irresponsible that must be stopped. Curing children is one thing but bring about a GATTA like society is completely unethical.
Mmmmm, the butt hurt, strong in this one, it is. I'm really trying to stay on the level with you here. We don't want to let my inner troll out and have him drag you back under that bridge. I'm going to take the high road here and walk away. Figuratively speaking of course.
No one will forgive you for being a sociopath though will they?
Rick, no need to bring in the sock puppets. If you have something to say, man up and say it. Don't hide behind some anonymous coward id. That is just bad form.
You have to forgive Rick. He had a traumatic event a year ago and hasn't quite got over it.
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, you need to get a grip buddy. I know you don't like to be wrong, but you are. Spend some time researching subject, get a better ideal on what you are talking about. Avoid the nazi comparisons too. You lost your argument the moment you mentioned Mengele.
Actually, when it comes to being anonymous or even pseudonymous it's worse than checks and credit/debit card transactions. Say, I buy 10 kilos of blow and pay with a personal check, a very stupid thing to do. There are laws in place that prevent the local bacon brigade from simply going down to the bank and digging through the books till they find something. They have to go through procedures, get warrants, and have probable cause. Then they narrow their search to specific parameters indicated in the warrant. The banks also have ass loads of lawyers to make sure such searches are kept with in the law. Basically the police can't say to the bank "we want all your records for this date."
You have no such protections with bitcoin. The records are completely public. The police can and have searched the block chain for crimes, and nothing prevents them from doing so.
No it isn't. If done carefully and ethically genetic research and modification has the potential save lives and end untold human suffering. From your post you would have us abandon entire lines of scientific research base on the works of some evil wack job 70 years ago.
Facebook has a youtube competitor? First time I've heard of it. Then again, that might be part of the problem. That, and its facebook.
I got the extended warranty calls. I usually string them along for a few minutes then when they try to close the deal. "What? I have to have a car for this great deal?"
I had one guy completely lose his shit one time....
That is pure evil. I'm going to file the serial number off that for my next round of calls. You know, instead of just tossing the phone in a suitcase and pounding out a few rounds of "Another One Rides the Bus" on it.
When did /. become yahoo home page? Who gives a shit if Gap closes?
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Pay no attention to him. He is just trying to buy his way out of hell.
It is long past time that NASA got out of the business as a design and launch agency and become more of a regulatory agency like the FAA. NASA should have a probe and research but they should let the active launches go to private companies.
What about H3? I've been hearing for years that we can get that from the moon. Where the stuff is supposed to be just laying around by the truck load tor the taking?
There must be at least some radioactive crap that can leak out and make the evening news.
Then here come the hippies.....
Surely we can make it work in real life just this once?
I'm not going to stay it is impossible but it will be a bitch. Re spawning in Real Life is not as easy in comic or video games. Last guy who done it took 3 days and he had to be in god mode.
Ding Ding! We have a winner. That is exactly what I see out there. Low end crap, or high end and not worth the price.
I just bought one. Supposed to come Wednesday. Never owned a tablet before.
A tablet is just like any other electronic tool, it has its place. If you try to take it outside that zone then it performs poorly. Can you use a tablet as a phone or a laptop? Yes, you can but it sucks.
The primary use for a tablet, for me, is as a passive data display device. I use it to read ebooks most of the time and as the occasional video display to watch youtube or netflix on. They are also very handy when you have information on a web page that you need to have some where else. Like last night I used my tablet to display a baked chicken recipe.
I imagine this specialization is why tablet sales are down. Those of that want them, already have a good one. My Asus is almost 4 years old and is doing great for the proposes that I use it for. I could replace it with one with a higher processor or with more memory but would it really do a better job for what I use it for?
I have a surface and they are horrible tablets. They weight a ton, and the interface is clumsy to use. Plus the battery life, while good for a laptop, sucks for a tablet.
Anything less than 2 MW is not worth the trouble.