No proof of not getting the cancer. No idea of what else the genetic manipulation may have brought on. Mad science...
Sure, if genetic therapy is going to be the way of the future, genetic therapy tests need to be done, but testing this out on people, with *no* idea of the consequences is reprehensible...
Sure, bio-diesel is great, but what difference does that make to people running cars dependent on refined gasoline?
Until either carmakers start to manufacture vehicles that can accept something other than regular gasoline (petrol), or realize the short-term benefits of diesel-based vehicles, this kind of shit will go no-where.
Car-makers -- Start going towards diesel fuel. It's the way of the near future. Diesel engines are already flex-fuel by nature. *Then* create motor vehicles that can handle multiple fuels.
People are competitive. It's a survival instinct, although some types of competition seem rather irrelevant (male member length in particular)[Preemptive Citation Needed]. Some people equate "luck" with "survivability".
Skilled competition is one thing. If it takes a modicum of thought, or physical stamina then the game is on. But that is only really "fair" if all competing parties are of the same "level" of skill -- whether that be physical or mental (or whatever). A chess neophyte really doesn't stand a chance against a master. Same for players of go or poker or Halo or judo... In today's online gaming world, there isn't really much room for a total newbie to get the necessary playing experience (or incentive) to succeed.
With luck based games, like rolling a higher die (dice) score, or whoever can get a greater streak in a heads or tails coin toss, then all parties are on fair grounds by default. The competitive aspects are still there, but there is no need for skill, and as such, there is no need for the amount of time investment to develop the skills needed to win. That would be totally silly and counter-productive since the game would probably become very boring very quickly. In video games, this idea of randomness mixed with skills, to a degree, can really balance out the playing field and help *sell* the game to people who are otherwise afraid to "fail", or who otherwise don't wish to develop the (really mad) skills it takes to survive in the particular gaming ecosystem.
Of course a purely luck based game would wear out really quickly. But a game of skill, tempered by luck *may* help to keep the otherwise "non hardcore" players interested. This IMO was one of the greatest selling points of the original D&D -- A game of thought, and attention, tempered by the luck of the dice throw (and the temperament of the DM, sometimes unfortunately), where if the rules were set forth, the flow of the game campaign would often take care of itself. New players could join in without a major investment of time to learn the rules, and most importantly, could enjoy themselves while learning and playing.
Except that isn't true. The result of an attack is derived from a single roll. It gives rise to the property of defense being able to 'push' critical strikes off of the combat table by raising the chance to be missed, as the roll needed to score a critical cannot occur.
If that is indeed true, then I applaud you! That kind of dedication to the minutiae of gaming is laudable.
Yes I have no life.
Well, when you get one, I'm sure your knack for details will do you well:-) Really!
This is one of my favorite things about SMS. *When* the data arrive, they arrive intact.
I got my first cell phone about one year ago. I know, I know, but I really don't need one for normal communications. I just need it to place emergency calls. However (and since my prepaid arrangement allows free incoming texts), I was curious about this whole "texting" thing (which I would probably never use with another person), so decided to figure out just what is really happening. I discovered that most USA cell carriers have a text to email gateway.
Since the text messages are essentially email, I first decided to hack up a Python script that would alert me via text of any inclement weather. A simple NOAA weather data gatherer, parser, and sender to my SMS to email gateway has saved my ass numerous times. Really. And for a $10 TracPhone, that's not too bad. Of course this is not on par with doing surgery, but I thought it was pretty cool. I didn't stop there, though.
Since my carrier *does* in fact have a text to sms gateway, the communication can go two ways. Is it possible to create an *unsecure* remote shell so that I can give my home computer commands while away? Why not..? And so friends, in brief, text messages *do* in fact have use other than LOLing ur BFF, and doing remote surgery... You can monitor your torrents, and fetch new ones, kick your pesky friend off your wireless connection, write a new cron job, the possibilities are arbitrary... Just don't let anyone use your phone...
I was curious if it was just my connection. images.slashdot.org likes to stall out, and I've been getting connection reset, timeout errors recently. Linux, windows, whatever. what's gives, slash?
Yep, there is a secret trick. Change of clothes. Many of us who cyclocommute wear either cycling specific or athletic clothing that is designed to wick away sweat. At work, just duck into the bathroom (if that's all that's available), maybe wipe down with baby-wipes if necessary, apply deodorant, and change into work attire. The short and long term effects of bike-commuting *far* outweigh this minor inconvenience.
That is probably the single most touching thing I have ever seen or read. That kind of attitude, especially when staring at his own mortality, is the very definition of all things honourable.
Not only did he lay out those nets for his own family, but for everyone. Professor Pausch will be missed by many, for sure, but his great deeds and genuine humility will continue to inspire, and will far outlast any sorrow...
The pigs were fed pork, the hens were fed chicken, and the cows were fed beef. *That's* the real sad fact. Those who doubt this need to spend some time on a livestock farm.
As a fellow guitarist, I think you'd be much better off obtaining a dedicated unit. I've since quit using effects, so I'm not really familiar with the market these days, but I do know that the sonic qualities of some of the Zoom and Boss multi-units have gotten better in the last few years. Did the SBLive! allow to pitch shift in key, or just some arbitrary interval? The nice things about some of the dedicated pitch shifters is that they allow both diatonic interval pitch-shifting (which is of course important)and arbitrary. Maybe I'm thinking old Electro-Harmonics here?.
Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but maybe the point of this exercise wasn't *just* about scaring people, but about trying to educate them in such a way that they remember the lesson? So, it could have a longer term positive impact that you credit it. [...]
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great idea -- for an occasional exercise perhaps. Like a fire drill maybe. I definitely think there's benefit to educating unwitting participants through trickery, provided there is no real danger involved. I just think other organizations should be careful about trying to emulate this particular exercise.
I hadn't thought of the data examinations, which were probably the main concern of this exercise. You're absolutely right about that.
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Moot point. This cancer is possible in both sexes.
Sure, if genetic therapy is going to be the way of the future, genetic therapy tests need to be done, but testing this out on people, with *no* idea of the consequences is reprehensible...
No booze on the beach. Pass. No half-nekkid chicks. Pass. I'll save my beach-going for a land that loves sin...
...Or Brainfuck - S&M. Pure perverted pain solely for the love of pure perverted pain.
That begs the question: Are the extremists part of the original (moderate, in this case) group?
Touche.
Until either carmakers start to manufacture vehicles that can accept something other than regular gasoline (petrol), or realize the short-term benefits of diesel-based vehicles, this kind of shit will go no-where.
Car-makers -- Start going towards diesel fuel. It's the way of the near future. Diesel engines are already flex-fuel by nature. *Then* create motor vehicles that can handle multiple fuels.
People are competitive. It's a survival instinct, although some types of competition seem rather irrelevant (male member length in particular)[Preemptive Citation Needed]. Some people equate "luck" with "survivability".
Skilled competition is one thing. If it takes a modicum of thought, or physical stamina then the game is on. But that is only really "fair" if all competing parties are of the same "level" of skill -- whether that be physical or mental (or whatever). A chess neophyte really doesn't stand a chance against a master. Same for players of go or poker or Halo or judo... In today's online gaming world, there isn't really much room for a total newbie to get the necessary playing experience (or incentive) to succeed.
With luck based games, like rolling a higher die (dice) score, or whoever can get a greater streak in a heads or tails coin toss, then all parties are on fair grounds by default. The competitive aspects are still there, but there is no need for skill, and as such, there is no need for the amount of time investment to develop the skills needed to win. That would be totally silly and counter-productive since the game would probably become very boring very quickly. In video games, this idea of randomness mixed with skills, to a degree, can really balance out the playing field and help *sell* the game to people who are otherwise afraid to "fail", or who otherwise don't wish to develop the (really mad) skills it takes to survive in the particular gaming ecosystem.
Of course a purely luck based game would wear out really quickly. But a game of skill, tempered by luck *may* help to keep the otherwise "non hardcore" players interested. This IMO was one of the greatest selling points of the original D&D -- A game of thought, and attention, tempered by the luck of the dice throw (and the temperament of the DM, sometimes unfortunately), where if the rules were set forth, the flow of the game campaign would often take care of itself. New players could join in without a major investment of time to learn the rules, and most importantly, could enjoy themselves while learning and playing.
Except that isn't true. The result of an attack is derived from a single roll. It gives rise to the property of defense being able to 'push' critical strikes off of the combat table by raising the chance to be missed, as the roll needed to score a critical cannot occur.
If that is indeed true, then I applaud you! That kind of dedication to the minutiae of gaming is laudable.
Yes I have no life.
Well, when you get one, I'm sure your knack for details will do you well :-) Really!
Thank you, AC. Between your suggestion and the "pumpkin thing" from earlier today, you just lifted my spirits a little higher :-)
This is one of my favorite things about SMS. *When* the data arrive, they arrive intact.
I got my first cell phone about one year ago. I know, I know, but I really don't need one for normal communications. I just need it to place emergency calls. However (and since my prepaid arrangement allows free incoming texts), I was curious about this whole "texting" thing (which I would probably never use with another person), so decided to figure out just what is really happening. I discovered that most USA cell carriers have a text to email gateway.
Since the text messages are essentially email, I first decided to hack up a Python script that would alert me via text of any inclement weather. A simple NOAA weather data gatherer, parser, and sender to my SMS to email gateway has saved my ass numerous times. Really. And for a $10 TracPhone, that's not too bad. Of course this is not on par with doing surgery, but I thought it was pretty cool. I didn't stop there, though.
Since my carrier *does* in fact have a text to sms gateway, the communication can go two ways. Is it possible to create an *unsecure* remote shell so that I can give my home computer commands while away? Why not..? And so friends, in brief, text messages *do* in fact have use other than LOLing ur BFF, and doing remote surgery... You can monitor your torrents, and fetch new ones, kick your pesky friend off your wireless connection, write a new cron job, the possibilities are arbitrary... Just don't let anyone use your phone...
No point, really. You old timers always seem to come out of the woodwork whenever low-UIDs come up in conversation :-)
I was curious if it was just my connection. images.slashdot.org likes to stall out, and I've been getting connection reset, timeout errors recently. Linux, windows, whatever. what's gives, slash?
Makefiles, build scripts, etc., perhaps?
Yea, wax cylinders or analog reel-to-reel (which, IMO, is still the most fun way to record audio).
Yep, there is a secret trick. Change of clothes. Many of us who cyclocommute wear either cycling specific or athletic clothing that is designed to wick away sweat. At work, just duck into the bathroom (if that's all that's available), maybe wipe down with baby-wipes if necessary, apply deodorant, and change into work attire. The short and long term effects of bike-commuting *far* outweigh this minor inconvenience.
That is probably the single most touching thing I have ever seen or read. That kind of attitude, especially when staring at his own mortality, is the very definition of all things honourable. Not only did he lay out those nets for his own family, but for everyone. Professor Pausch will be missed by many, for sure, but his great deeds and genuine humility will continue to inspire, and will far outlast any sorrow...
Well played. I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard. That should be +10 funny.
The pigs were fed pork, the hens were fed chicken, and the cows were fed beef. *That's* the real sad fact. Those who doubt this need to spend some time on a livestock farm.
Hence the pedantic name GNU/Linux...
I wonder if Wil Wheaton can still get a hold of the infamous Clown Sweater. If so, be sure to invite him.
As a fellow guitarist, I think you'd be much better off obtaining a dedicated unit. I've since quit using effects, so I'm not really familiar with the market these days, but I do know that the sonic qualities of some of the Zoom and Boss multi-units have gotten better in the last few years. Did the SBLive! allow to pitch shift in key, or just some arbitrary interval? The nice things about some of the dedicated pitch shifters is that they allow both diatonic interval pitch-shifting (which is of course important)and arbitrary. Maybe I'm thinking old Electro-Harmonics here?.
I stad the correctd.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great idea -- for an occasional exercise perhaps. Like a fire drill maybe. I definitely think there's benefit to educating unwitting participants through trickery, provided there is no real danger involved. I just think other organizations should be careful about trying to emulate this particular exercise.
I hadn't thought of the data examinations, which were probably the main concern of this exercise. You're absolutely right about that.
Or worse-- Threat Level: Elmo