Scientists have discovered a large circular concave indentation (also smooth) in the surface of Titan. Audio feedback reveals the sound of masked breathing and John Williams emanating from this "moon".
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Star Wars spaceships supposedly go beyond the speed of light, thereby making this a rather silly marketing-induced name?
I'm not a big enough Star Wars geek to know this... -- n
Elephant: "It looks like you're about to vote! Would you like me to:
a. Help me vote for George W. Bush
b. Let you choose your own vote
% b
Elephant: Are you sure? Voting for anybody but Bush would be an unsafe choice for America! I can quickly and easily process your vote if you pick (a). Choose a? [y/n]
% n
** blue screen appears ** This voting machine is experiencing technical difficulties; please try again later!
I can tolerate a mobile phone going off in a movie theater, but I shall bring down fiery justice on those who leave their bloody phones on during a live performance. There has to be intervention when people don't have the decency to turn off their damned phones during a classical performance, an opera, or a play. It's not only rude to the audience, but it's also insulting to the performers.
In a joint petition to the Supreme Court, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) said that letting the lower court rulings stand would badly undermine obscene profit^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H the value of copyrighted work.
I mean, c'mon, you're pairing something with the sexiest, sleekest portable music player on the market. Any clunkiness or loose ends would stand out like an albino at the Apollo.
Then again, the RadioSHARK probably would have only met--not exceeded--my expectations, as given Griffin Tech's batting record with Cool New Things(tm) like the PowerMate [http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powerma te/], I wouldn't expect anything less than a well-executed product.
Yes, thank God that companies like McDonald's and Wal-Mart pay employees the *liveable* wage of $6.75/hour (let's hope they don't raise it even higher!) while the CEOs wipe their asses with silk towelettes. The distribution of wealth is sickening.
The telemarketers argued that the list violated their commercial free-speech rights, that it unfairly did not apply to political and charitable solicitations, and that less restrictive regulations already allow consumers to block unwanted calls.
Right to make money through badgering salespeople desparate for commission. Honestly, it's sad how abusive corporate America will be to earn that extra dollar. No consideration whatsoever.
Remember the last Monkey Island? Held nothing to the previous 3. Granted, it really wasn't that bad, but the shoddy control system really interfered with the experience (c'mon, LucasArts, what's wrong with point'n'click?)
Furthermore, I remember salivating when I saw the Full Throttle 2 screenshots... and they cancelled that (probably to allocate more resources to their 284th Star Wars game).
After all, using Windows is like being with someone who:
- Only lets you do things with her approval - Requires money once in a while to 'upgrade' her features - Doesn't allow you to even think about seeing anyone else besides her
And to top it all off, you end up contracting a dozen or so STDs even though she says that she always uses protection.
What's wrong with normal pets?
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I like dogs because they're lovable, cute, loyal, and a pleasure to be around. Not because they're functional. Those Japanese will never learn...
Aside from the countless (and growing) number of iTMS ripoffs, this is a unique offering. DRM-free, cheap, and high quality? Wow.
The only caveat is the lack of mainstream music. Although this should not bother anyone with a decent taste in music *grin*, the lowest common denominator is what sells (a la Britney Spears, White Stripes, ad nauseum). The big, greedy mainstream record industry would never allow their music to be unprotected...
Though this may be helpful for disabled people, it could be more annoying than productive to the average user. Hands are controlled extremely voluntarily, and we are accustomed to using our hands for pointing, writing, and other detail-oriented tasks.
However, we often move our eyes and head without thinking about it. Count how many times you blink--what if blinking was interpretted as a mouse click? You'd have to hold your head perfectly still to keep the cursor in one place; however, you need only take your hand off the mouse to do the same. Which is easier?
Obviously you don't get out much. Why do you think people buy BMWs when they could simply mod a Honda Civic and get the same performance? It's the experience of having a damn sexy car that feels damn good to drive. We, as a society, like pretty things (iPods, IKEA, Jaguar). Even *gasp* hardcore gamers love to make their PC pretty--in their own way--with neon lights and other mods.
If we didn't like pretty things so much, our economy would collapse pretty darn quickly. The presentation of the new X-Box is not necessarily a deciding factor, but it's definitely a persuasive one.
Upon visiting Microsoft's new music store, I immediately saw uncanny similarities. The pastel colors. The grid layout. I guess it's smart to imitate what's been proven successful, but this just cements Microsoft's position as a fast follower.
Too bad his name / design isn't on something as nice as this. Ergonomically, it looks very finicky. If it fits, it'll fit wonderfully. However, if your thumb doesn't feel right on that resty-island thing, then you're screwed.
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Let the corny jokes commence.
Oh wait...
Scientists have discovered a large circular concave indentation (also smooth) in the surface of Titan. Audio feedback reveals the sound of masked breathing and John Williams emanating from this "moon".
-- n
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Star Wars spaceships supposedly go beyond the speed of light, thereby making this a rather silly marketing-induced name?
I'm not a big enough Star Wars geek to know this...
-- n
That's funny--mine had a talking smiley elephant!
Elephant: "It looks like you're about to vote! Would you like me to:
% b
Elephant: Are you sure? Voting for anybody but Bush would be an unsafe choice for America! I can quickly and easily process your vote if you pick (a). Choose a? [y/n]
% n
** blue screen appears ** This voting machine is experiencing technical difficulties; please try again later!The power of infinite computing power, known as iComputing. Hmmm... sounds familiar.
-- n
I can tolerate a mobile phone going off in a movie theater, but I shall bring down fiery justice on those who leave their bloody phones on during a live performance. There has to be intervention when people don't have the decency to turn off their damned phones during a classical performance, an opera, or a play. It's not only rude to the audience, but it's also insulting to the performers.
-- n
Or if they are on silent, they bloody answer them and talk in that hushed-shouting whisper that is actually about 50 decibels above normal talking.
That's some fierce punk-rock concert whispering...
-- n
In a joint petition to the Supreme Court, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) said that letting the lower court rulings stand would badly undermine obscene profit^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H the value of copyrighted work.
The Stevus Ballmerus.
Damce. monkey boy, dance!
I mean, c'mon, you're pairing something with the sexiest, sleekest portable music player on the market. Any clunkiness or loose ends would stand out like an albino at the Apollo.
a te/], I wouldn't expect anything less than a well-executed product.
Then again, the RadioSHARK probably would have only met--not exceeded--my expectations, as given Griffin Tech's batting record with Cool New Things(tm) like the PowerMate [http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powerm
So what I've done is taken this .."anti-matter" and mounted it in a giant conical cannon. I shall call it.. The "Anti-Matter Horn".
Mwa ha ha ha!
Yes, thank God that companies like McDonald's and Wal-Mart pay employees the *liveable* wage of $6.75/hour (let's hope they don't raise it even higher!) while the CEOs wipe their asses with silk towelettes. The distribution of wealth is sickening.
-- n
The telemarketers argued that the list violated their commercial free-speech rights, that it unfairly did not apply to political and charitable solicitations, and that less restrictive regulations already allow consumers to block unwanted calls.
Right to make money through badgering salespeople desparate for commission. Honestly, it's sad how abusive corporate America will be to earn that extra dollar. No consideration whatsoever.
-- n
Remember the last Monkey Island? Held nothing to the previous 3. Granted, it really wasn't that bad, but the shoddy control system really interfered with the experience (c'mon, LucasArts, what's wrong with point'n'click?)
Furthermore, I remember salivating when I saw the Full Throttle 2 screenshots... and they cancelled that (probably to allocate more resources to their 284th Star Wars game).
-- n
I've got an idea. Let me get a green felt-tip marker and... oh wait.
-- n
After all, using Windows is like being with someone who:
- Only lets you do things with her approval
- Requires money once in a while to 'upgrade' her features
- Doesn't allow you to even think about seeing anyone else besides her
And to top it all off, you end up contracting a dozen or so STDs even though she says that she always uses protection.
I like dogs because they're lovable, cute, loyal, and a pleasure to be around. Not because they're functional. Those Japanese will never learn...
Aside from the countless (and growing) number of iTMS ripoffs, this is a unique offering. DRM-free, cheap, and high quality? Wow.
The only caveat is the lack of mainstream music. Although this should not bother anyone with a decent taste in music *grin*, the lowest common denominator is what sells (a la Britney Spears, White Stripes, ad nauseum). The big, greedy mainstream record industry would never allow their music to be unprotected...
-- n
The warranty only covers your bike if someone managed to break the lock. If there is no damage to the lock, the warranty is not valid.
:)
So remember--if someone picks your kryptonite, beat the living hell out of it before you call up for your compensation.
-- n
Though this may be helpful for disabled people, it could be more annoying than productive to the average user. Hands are controlled extremely voluntarily, and we are accustomed to using our hands for pointing, writing, and other detail-oriented tasks.
However, we often move our eyes and head without thinking about it. Count how many times you blink--what if blinking was interpretted as a mouse click? You'd have to hold your head perfectly still to keep the cursor in one place; however, you need only take your hand off the mouse to do the same. Which is easier?
-- n
One HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS!
puts pinky in mouth
-- n
Obviously you don't get out much. Why do you think people buy BMWs when they could simply mod a Honda Civic and get the same performance? It's the experience of having a damn sexy car that feels damn good to drive. We, as a society, like pretty things (iPods, IKEA, Jaguar). Even *gasp* hardcore gamers love to make their PC pretty--in their own way--with neon lights and other mods.
If we didn't like pretty things so much, our economy would collapse pretty darn quickly. The presentation of the new X-Box is not necessarily a deciding factor, but it's definitely a persuasive one.
-- n
Normally, I'd always be up for some good old Microsoft bashing
But, quite honestly, I can't say I'm any more fond of ClearChannel. I guess I'd have to pick which one is the lesser of two evils.
-- n
Upon visiting Microsoft's new music store, I immediately saw uncanny similarities. The pastel colors. The grid layout. I guess it's smart to imitate what's been proven successful, but this just cements Microsoft's position as a fast follower.
-- n
Too bad his name / design isn't on something as nice as this. Ergonomically, it looks very finicky. If it fits, it'll fit wonderfully. However, if your thumb doesn't feel right on that resty-island thing, then you're screwed.
-- n