First of all, let me state that I am no expert in this, so please don't take me too seriously. A while ago I was in the Natural History Museum in London, and a particular display caught my attention. It basically represented the history of the Earth (as far as scientists think they know) since, well, the beginning. Beneath it was a chart showing average global temperatures through the ages. I tried to find something similar on the web, and the best I could come up with in a few minutes was this (from this site). Like I said, I'm no expert, but one thing that struck me, at least from the museum display, is that we are not even out of the last Ice Age yet. Furthermore, compared with previous ice ages, the Earth seems to be warming at a slower rate than quite a few occasions in it's history.
I'm not suggesting that the crap we pour into the atmosphere has no effect on our climate, but rather that, as the article sort of states, temperatures are only approaching record levels since the advent of systematic temperature records. If we look back over several major climatic cycles in the Earth's history however, what we are experiencing is actually nothing special.
That said, I'm off to buy some factor 50 sunblock.
I believe that Apple may have considered adding adult content to the iTunes store, but following the lack of serious interest in this product, they decided that it is too much of a niche market:)
...but when I viewed the page, there was this topical ad beneath the article. Do you think that someone is hoping to jump in and pick up the pieces when these two flame each other out?:)
It took me a while to find this link, but I remember this gadget running at the Apple WWDC a few years ago (the fact that it was a 'new' G3 should give you a time frame). Now, if we link this up with the automatic beer mat, I reckon we're sorted:)
Incidentally, the device could be entirely contained within a single machine, but at the time they were also trying to demonstrate USB connectivity so they ran the software on the iMac and controlled the hardware on the G3 tower via USB.
A couple of years ago I did some work for these guys. Their products were great, but ISTR that only about 6 homeplug devices could be used on a given circuit. OK, things will have moved on a bit in that time, but I wonder what the limit is now. Also, they would not work across a transformer. Correct me if I'm wrong, but where I live every neighbourhood has a step-down transformer to convert the high voltages used to transport electricity over the grid to something that won't fry any poor bugger that gets within a few feet of it.
Well actually, that WAS his password. Mind you, having called that guy an idiot, I have to confess that the reason I posted as Anonymous Coward was not to try to protect the identity of the aforementioned sysop. I had actually forgotten my/. password. I couldn''t even remember the tune.
"...Depending on Mars's distance from Earth, which can vary by as much as 200 million mi. (322 km), radio signals from the planet can take anywhere from 4 minutes to 21 minutes to reach Earth...."
That's a very interesting question, and you are right, it does often seem to b conveniently ignored. I did find a couple of rather woolly links here and here. There are of course many other links , but they seem largely preoccupied with managing food, oxygen and human waste rather than actually getting the astronauts back off the Martian surface.
Plugged into my car speakers, it was able to belt out the new Fountains of Wayne rocker, "Maureen," loudly enough to be heard perfectly, even though I was going 70 mph in a convertible with the top down.'"p?....what a wanker! Where's the truck driver from 'Duel' when you need him?
Which makes me wonder why NASA doesn't launch from Guam, which at only 12 degrees 75 minutes north is, as far as I know, the closest US territory to the equator. They already have two air force bases there (Anderson and another which I can't be bothered to look up). Do you think it is because of environmental concerns or simply the logistical effort required to ship all the hardware to the midle of the Pacific?
I suppose now that both my keyboard and mouse are wireless this would not be a major problem, but still, it still seems like adding a bit more clutter to my already anarchic desk.
Also, is it possible to actually use this thing without steadying it with your other hand? I really would not want to stick it to the desk. Wouldn't the whole thing turn when you tried to twiddle the dial?
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I'm not suggesting that the crap we pour into the atmosphere has no effect on our climate, but rather that, as the article sort of states, temperatures are only approaching record levels since the advent of systematic temperature records. If we look back over several major climatic cycles in the Earth's history however, what we are experiencing is actually nothing special.
That said, I'm off to buy some factor 50 sunblock.
I believe that Apple may have considered adding adult content to the iTunes store, but following the lack of serious interest in this product, they decided that it is too much of a niche market :)
The empire should go forth and multiply.
Shhh!! I was waiting until everyone started using them before hitting them with my patent ;)
...but when I viewed the page, there was this topical ad beneath the article. Do you think that someone is hoping to jump in and pick up the pieces when these two flame each other out? :)
Incidentally, the device could be entirely contained within a single machine, but at the time they were also trying to demonstrate USB connectivity so they ran the software on the iMac and controlled the hardware on the G3 tower via USB.
Whatever you do, don't try to overclock these babies, not even with watercooling.
A couple of years ago I did some work for these guys. Their products were great, but ISTR that only about 6 homeplug devices could be used on a given circuit. OK, things will have moved on a bit in that time, but I wonder what the limit is now. Also, they would not work across a transformer. Correct me if I'm wrong, but where I live every neighbourhood has a step-down transformer to convert the high voltages used to transport electricity over the grid to something that won't fry any poor bugger that gets within a few feet of it.
Well actually, that WAS his password. Mind you, having called that guy an idiot, I have to confess that the reason I posted as Anonymous Coward was not to try to protect the identity of the aforementioned sysop. I had actually forgotten my /. password. I couldn''t even remember the tune.
"...Depending on Mars's distance from Earth, which can vary by as much as 200 million mi. (322 km), radio signals from the planet can take anywhere from 4 minutes to 21 minutes to reach Earth...."
YMMV I guess.
That's a very interesting question, and you are right, it does often seem to b conveniently ignored. I did find a couple of rather woolly links here and here. There are of course many other links , but they seem largely preoccupied with managing food, oxygen and human waste rather than actually getting the astronauts back off the Martian surface.
...just get one of these revolutionary Skype-over-PSTN devices.
Plugged into my car speakers, it was able to belt out the new Fountains of Wayne rocker, "Maureen," loudly enough to be heard perfectly, even though I was going 70 mph in a convertible with the top down.'"p? ....what a wanker! Where's the truck driver from 'Duel' when you need him?
He knows that us Mac people have flippers instead of 5 digits on each hand. What harm can a flood do us?
Yep, and when you get spammed it breaks your wrist.
...it's called 'uptime'.
Which makes me wonder why NASA doesn't launch from Guam, which at only 12 degrees 75 minutes north is, as far as I know, the closest US territory to the equator. They already have two air force bases there (Anderson and another which I can't be bothered to look up). Do you think it is because of environmental concerns or simply the logistical effort required to ship all the hardware to the midle of the Pacific?
...here he is!
Also, is it possible to actually use this thing without steadying it with your other hand? I really would not want to stick it to the desk. Wouldn't the whole thing turn when you tried to twiddle the dial?
Hmm. Don't know. maybe if anyone actually watches it they could let us know. I guess we'll never know :)
You think that's a scary thought? Remember this? OK, so it's offtopic, but you started it :)
It's a big country, but this should do it.
Yep. Doesn't seem a day more than 50 years, does it?
Here is the original version.
Which part of Linux-based don't you understand?