Does Lewis Carr Work for Bush?
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Tornado in a Can
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"I expect to see this in the future. The question is how quickly it's going to get to the future."
What the hell does that mean? Mass shipping to an alternate universe so that the future may benefit from this wonder of science? Does it get it's power from a flux capacitor?
This also reminds me of a semi-large MSN Tech outsource that did the same thing both on and off the clock. The MSN motto for support was "Get that customer off the phone!" Actually helping the customer fix their issue was frowned upon if it took more than 60 seconds. As an employee, the techs were also forbidden to, in any way, say that they represented MSN in a public forum, even while on the clock! I, for one, still rate a company largely on thier customer relations. Too bad there isn't a big ISP that taps that demographic...
Yes, and that is what I was speaking of. You can find out more about it here and here. Pretty interesting stuff in the free speech arena and a big deal for those of us who remember a time without those parental advisories.
I mean, come on! That is as bad as being one of those guys that constantly goes to a website, telling himself that it's "intelligent and newsworthy", but really just wants to post a load of crap to the net so that others might find him cool.
It will not count against you if your guitarists are dressed as ninjas, which are cool. And by cool, we mean totally sweet
Goddamn, I knw I should have gone to Chicago instead of the University of Maine!!!
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The Frankenchrist LP and the Party Music CD, with both containing their original album artworks. [53 points per item]
Completely impossible, unless you are me! Frankenchrist originally came with a painting called 'Penis Landscape' by H.R. Giger (you all know Him) that was one of the first PMRC cases that was pulled from production (Which I purchased when I was 12, so I could have won 53 points!). Nice Punk Rock Pop Quiz (please say point number one out loud for me).
Thank you.
PayMars, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate this Planet [PayMars], access to its Space Docks, or access to the Planet Communications for any reason and at any time upon notice to you.
So many say "Why bother? M$ is above the law." What a crock of shit. Even if my tax dollars are going toward a battle which may be lost, I would be more pissed off if there were no appeals, much as I was pissed off about the states who signed the settlement. It is obvious that Bill & Co. think that they are above the law, or rich enough to buy it, so why should we throw our hands up when there is still more that can be done to fight the ruling?
I believe that these states should be congratulated for not stopping. That is what the court of appeals is for. And I hope the other seven decide not to back down either.
What is it about this that excites people? I am in no way one of those freaky-conspiracy-paranoid people, but this freaks me out.
"This map does not register streets or blocks of houses"
Sure, it doesn't register streets, but the data is there. Which smoke house did YOU spend the afternoon in?
Who Says We Are Not Ready?
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239 MPG Car
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We as a nation are ready.
These are locations that are registered as selling biodisel:
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfue lingsites/default.shtm
Now, the big question is: Are we as CONSUMERS ready? We americans love our big 12mpg SUV's...
I really am a big Gibson fan. And no, not just because of the hacker-of-the-future thing. I think that when he writes (every 8 years or so, the lazy canadian bastard) he creates a future that could damn well be tomorrow. Granted, it's no Dune or LOTR, but I think he has a great mind.
Come on. Not only are you getting off topic, but that article is two years old AND just from the ACS standpoint. I understand your point on the line between light and robust data needs, but what does "simple" mean? I have made web apps using MySQL in 50,000 record environs and never had problem one. I do not comsider that a "toy app"
"[D]espite the fact that Linux isn't as prevalent as Windows, we're still seeing a dramatic increase in Linux security advisories today. I think the conclusion is obvious."
It is reporting on a biased report AGAINST open source solutions.
I don't know about this. I mean, shit, if I create a nice new Linux box and give it to a bank with a 'ere ya go and I'm off, there are obviously holes galore. But really, a well maintained and built system, more vunerable than an NT box? I doubt it.
"[V]ulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products numbered seven, or about one in four of all advisories"
Want to talk stats? Market share for Apache is almost twice that of M$ this year. Now break that down with the M$ "1 in 4". The math doesn't seem to point to the conclusion that M$ is more secure at all.
Re:Introducing Microsoft One Window�
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It is quite clear that M$ is going to go for an X-Box type system in every home. They have been trumping that for years. What is worse, most people WANT THIER SYSTEMS RUN BY M$. M$ is always going to have market share in it's pocket, unless of course Linux becomes just like M$. It just really does not mean that much if most of the people you know are using an all-in-one X-box type system. They will probably run to the stores for such an item.
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This also reminds me of a semi-large MSN Tech outsource that did the same thing both on and off the clock. The MSN motto for support was "Get that customer off the phone!" Actually helping the customer fix their issue was frowned upon if it took more than 60 seconds. As an employee, the techs were also forbidden to, in any way, say that they represented MSN in a public forum, even while on the clock! I, for one, still rate a company largely on thier customer relations. Too bad there isn't a big ISP that taps that demographic...
I mean, come on! That is as bad as being one of those guys that constantly goes to a website, telling himself that it's "intelligent and newsworthy", but really just wants to post a load of crap to the net so that others might find him cool.
Oh, shit, wait, I didn't mean.... damn.
Second: Completely impossible, unless you are me! Frankenchrist originally came with a painting called 'Penis Landscape' by H.R. Giger (you all know Him) that was one of the first PMRC cases that was pulled from production (Which I purchased when I was 12, so I could have won 53 points!). Nice Punk Rock Pop Quiz (please say point number one out loud for me). Thank you.
PayMars, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate this Planet [PayMars], access to its Space Docks, or access to the Planet Communications for any reason and at any time upon notice to you.
Who can blame him really? If I had an IPO like that, you can bet I'd be spending it on cool stuff. My own Hubble Scope maybe?
Thank you all for your Mod support. I thought I was on topic....
So many say "Why bother? M$ is above the law." What a crock of shit. Even if my tax dollars are going toward a battle which may be lost, I would be more pissed off if there were no appeals, much as I was pissed off about the states who signed the settlement. It is obvious that Bill & Co. think that they are above the law, or rich enough to buy it, so why should we throw our hands up when there is still more that can be done to fight the ruling?
I believe that these states should be congratulated for not stopping. That is what the court of appeals is for. And I hope the other seven decide not to back down either.
I was hoping someone else would have some balls. #3? Anyone?
I did all of these things, and now I am a sucessful bookstore employee. Thanks Cranston-Cuebas!
Do you think that maybe one of the reasons he got the 3000 was more due to the market flood?
Is it just me, or does it sound like they are begging?
Please be interested in our space program. Please?
Sorry about the dual post, but I just found this:
Chris takes this project seriously
We as a nation are ready.e lingsites/default.shtm
These are locations that are registered as selling biodisel:
http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfu
Now, the big question is: Are we as CONSUMERS ready? We americans love our big 12mpg SUV's...
I really am a big Gibson fan. And no, not just because of the hacker-of-the-future thing. I think that when he writes (every 8 years or so, the lazy canadian bastard) he creates a future that could damn well be tomorrow. Granted, it's no Dune or LOTR, but I think he has a great mind.
Come on. Not only are you getting off topic, but that article is two years old AND just from the ACS standpoint. I understand your point on the line between light and robust data needs, but what does "simple" mean? I have made web apps using MySQL in 50,000 record environs and never had problem one. I do not comsider that a "toy app"
Unlock the pod bay doors, HAL. HAL? Unlock the pod bay doors.
Beautiful point. With the right app, the switch would be almost painless anyway, but in the current world market it would be even more so.
It is quite clear that M$ is going to go for an X-Box type system in every home. They have been trumping that for years. What is worse, most people WANT THIER SYSTEMS RUN BY M$. M$ is always going to have market share in it's pocket, unless of course Linux becomes just like M$. It just really does not mean that much if most of the people you know are using an all-in-one X-box type system. They will probably run to the stores for such an item.