Bravo. You've nailed him and he has nowhere to go. In a prev. post in this discussion he wrote:
"Don't make inferences from what I said. I did not say, nor would I say, they should not go public. I am saying that what they did was illegal, and violated their oaths. If they leak this information, they should face the consequences."
Compare this to what he said in the parent, and you can see his progressive softening of his argument coz it's collapsing under the stress: he's backpedalled all the way to the generic 'they should expect consequences' rather than 'they should expect the specific consequences of their illegal (my italics) actions of violating their oaths'.
Plus, a wide doesn't increment the ball count in the over. There are 6 balls an over in cricket - hence bowling a wide means you have to bowl 7 actual balls to complete the over; 2 wides means 8 actual balls and so on. This was introduced so that at the end of a close game where a small number of runs is required from a small number of remaining balls, the bowler can't just bowl wides to win the game.
And yes, attempting to hit the batter is an admirable objective (at least to fast bowlers), although again a bowler is limited in the type and number of balls per over in which to accomplish this.
One thing I do worry about is that some movie release in the future will include some kind of software/firmware update, which could break this (probably unintended) feature. Is that possible with current generation players or releases?
Seems very unlikely that it would be done this way, as firmware updates are machine specific whilst dvd's play on any generic dvd player, and hence all dvds would need the update on them: a very inefficient distribution method.
Unless your dvd player is online I'd say there's virtually no way a firmware update would be applied surreptitiously via generic dvd media. Don't take it to a Sony repairer tho' - it's more likely this would be a method of updating firmware whilst it's in for a repair.
Talk about brain dead - he specifically says in TFA that:
"I have also been offered a specfic amount of "hush-money" if I would just shut up and go away, but the amount offered would not even cover my most direct expenses."
Add up the friggin' numbers in TFA re: his direct expenses and you have an upper limit for what D-link, via their lawyer, has offered. It's fucking obvious.
Unless of course you are so far gone in your perpetuating your non-existent logic that you can't turn back.
So the next time George starts a fight somewhere North of us we can hitch along for the ride with the US (as befits our yes-sir role in the 'war-on-terror') with some useful equipment?
I recall reading somewhere (Jim Marrs' Crossfire?) of the experiments with cats the CIA or FBI did, wherein a cat had surgery to install a microphone in it's skull and an antenna in it's tale and was let loose in a Russian Embassy at a party? Kitty wasn't that useful as it had pretty selective attention and later ran on to the road and met an untimely end by vehicle.
Better hope Mr Shark is trained to return when deployed or he may end up being hauled out of the ocean by a drift netter or balloon caster:p
Similarly, the colonies at the Port of Fremantle, and later the capital city of Perth, in the state of Western Australia were free settled.
Interestingly, some time after the initial settlement at Fremantle, the harsh climactic conditions (chiefly a lack of potable water) dictated a decision to request from New South Wales manpower in the form of convicts to help assist the establishment of the colony. To this end, convicts were sent and their first task was to build their own prison, Fremantle prison! The prison was built upon limestone which formed an aquifer for fresh water - there are numerous tunnels built underneath the prison by the convicts, forming a natural reservoir which supplied the area with it's potable water for many years.
These tunnels have recently been opened up as a tourist attraction, and is an interesting tour conducted on foot and by punts in the water filled tunnels.
Man, thanks for the linkeage! God that made me laugh!
Especially this: "They turned something as inherently cool as a master race of robots into a blubbering suck-fest of limp-dicked pussies wimpering endlessly about their feelings. Instead of running around beating women, children, and weaker men, the robots stood around baking cup cakes and talking about boys." Just great!
If 'No' to 1, or 'Yes' to both, what's your problem? If 'Yes' to 1 and 'No' to 2 how about you pull your finger out and take charge of your own situation rather than expect the Government to mandate a default solution of restricted access to any user in Australia: I don't want to jump through hoops to access information I deem fit to just because you can't be fucked implementing a solution for your own specific situation.
With the current political climate in this country (Australia) shadowing neo-conservativism elsewhere, you can be damn sure pron won't be the only item of censure and restriction on the agenda.
It's funny how different ppl hear different things - 'motherfucker' was the only word in this song I did understand at first!
I particularly remember first time I heard it as I was in my gym on the treadmill at the time. It started playing over the sound system and the 40something lady next to me also recognised the word and was a bit taken aback. I mentioned it to the gym owner later and he didn't have the faintest idea about the lyrics!
That example above is pretty much an exact paraphrasing of the one used in the seminal tome on persuasion psychology: "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert B. Cialdini, albeit Cialdini's original illustration is based on turquoise jewelry pieces. Chapter one, page one no less - (Amazon reader URL below)
As a tourist, another great thing about the Octopus card is that at touristy type areas/venues they have readers which will add a small credit value to your card - so basically if you walk a little to find these chargers you could, after an initial charge payed for by yourself, get around very cheaply.
You need to be beaten around the head with a clue stick.
The people at Gitmo are not conferred the status or treatment that apply to prisoners of war - they are placed in this facility specifically so these principles do not legally apply to them.
At least do some semblance of fact-finding before spouting off - here's a fucking link which comes up second in a google search of 'guantanamo bay pow':
Slashdot Mirror
http://www.ansto.gov.au/natfac/hifar.html
That's $20 USD coz Rupert is an American citizen now.
Just want to say, great post. It captures the entire basis of the discussion.
"Don't make inferences from what I said. I did not say, nor would I say, they should not go public. I am saying that what they did was illegal, and violated their oaths. If they leak this information, they should face the consequences."
Compare this to what he said in the parent, and you can see his progressive softening of his argument coz it's collapsing under the stress: he's backpedalled all the way to the generic 'they should expect consequences' rather than 'they should expect the specific consequences of their illegal (my italics) actions of violating their oaths'.
Current mods are on crack if this stays modded as flamebait...
And yes, attempting to hit the batter is an admirable objective (at least to fast bowlers), although again a bowler is limited in the type and number of balls per over in which to accomplish this.
"...stick a fork in their ass and turn 'em over - they're done"
Where's my froggie, where's my froggie? Kribbit...that was close.
lol - guess I just incremented the list by one :)
I presume you know what a Bondi Cigar is?
Seems very unlikely that it would be done this way, as firmware updates are machine specific whilst dvd's play on any generic dvd player, and hence all dvds would need the update on them: a very inefficient distribution method.
Unless your dvd player is online I'd say there's virtually no way a firmware update would be applied surreptitiously via generic dvd media. Don't take it to a Sony repairer tho' - it's more likely this would be a method of updating firmware whilst it's in for a repair.
"I have also been offered a specfic amount of "hush-money" if I would just shut up and go away, but the amount offered would not even cover my most direct expenses."
Add up the friggin' numbers in TFA re: his direct expenses and you have an upper limit for what D-link, via their lawyer, has offered. It's fucking obvious.
Unless of course you are so far gone in your perpetuating your non-existent logic that you can't turn back.
So the next time George starts a fight somewhere North of us we can hitch along for the ride with the US (as befits our yes-sir role in the 'war-on-terror') with some useful equipment?
Better hope Mr Shark is trained to return when deployed or he may end up being hauled out of the ocean by a drift netter or balloon caster :p
What 'moran' modded this as offtopic? It's an extension of the parent joke ffs!
Interestingly, some time after the initial settlement at Fremantle, the harsh climactic conditions (chiefly a lack of potable water) dictated a decision to request from New South Wales manpower in the form of convicts to help assist the establishment of the colony. To this end, convicts were sent and their first task was to build their own prison, Fremantle prison! The prison was built upon limestone which formed an aquifer for fresh water - there are numerous tunnels built underneath the prison by the convicts, forming a natural reservoir which supplied the area with it's potable water for many years.
These tunnels have recently been opened up as a tourist attraction, and is an interesting tour conducted on foot and by punts in the water filled tunnels.
Especially this: "They turned something as inherently cool as a master race of robots into a blubbering suck-fest of limp-dicked pussies wimpering endlessly about their feelings. Instead of running around beating women, children, and weaker men, the robots stood around baking cup cakes and talking about boys." Just great!
1. Do you have 'net access at home?; and
2. If you do, have you installed a filter?
If 'No' to 1, or 'Yes' to both, what's your problem? If 'Yes' to 1 and 'No' to 2 how about you pull your finger out and take charge of your own situation rather than expect the Government to mandate a default solution of restricted access to any user in Australia: I don't want to jump through hoops to access information I deem fit to just because you can't be fucked implementing a solution for your own specific situation.
With the current political climate in this country (Australia) shadowing neo-conservativism elsewhere, you can be damn sure pron won't be the only item of censure and restriction on the agenda.
I particularly remember first time I heard it as I was in my gym on the treadmill at the time. It started playing over the sound system and the 40something lady next to me also recognised the word and was a bit taken aback. I mentioned it to the gym owner later and he didn't have the faintest idea about the lyrics!
Is this list changing? It now lists 2001: A Space Odyssey as #2?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0688128165/ref=sib _fs_top/102-2348296-1264964?_encoding=UTF8&p=S00G& checkSum=qdscB2w4LZyZ%2FGv8UPVCooYDVgcxIM%2BKl%2FX owFBapUM%3D#reader-page
As a tourist, another great thing about the Octopus card is that at touristy type areas/venues they have readers which will add a small credit value to your card - so basically if you walk a little to find these chargers you could, after an initial charge payed for by yourself, get around very cheaply.
...it'll be called "The Freedom Chip".
The people at Gitmo are not conferred the status or treatment that apply to prisoners of war - they are placed in this facility specifically so these principles do not legally apply to them.
At least do some semblance of fact-finding before spouting off - here's a fucking link which comes up second in a google search of 'guantanamo bay pow':
http://www.abanet.org/irr/hr/winter03/detention.ht ml
Thanks for that explanation - makes sense now! Cheers