Just speaking for myself, I like downloading t.v. shows on my DVR. However, Microsoft's alternate fails to see how business is actually done and will at best only be attractive to people who want to buy television shows in HD. As far as films go, how do you think movies make money after the first weekend? They sell physical media once twice or more with continuous "Director's Cuts," "Special Editions," "Fifth Anniversary," etc. that capture the buyer's impulse in a bricks and mortar store for the next couple of decades.
Sure, you can have this as downloadable too, but I suspect that the compulsion to buy another version of "Hellboy" will be reduced when you and your spouse can see the other two versions floating in a 52" screen right next to each other.
I will live in Montana. And I will marry a round American woman and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pickup truck... maybe even a "recreational vehicle." And drive from state to state. Do they let you do that?
This is anecdotal. You will find Libertarians in all walks of life. The same goes for Rightists. The same goes for Leftists. Stop thinking about this so much and do what you think is right. Keep an open mind and talk to people. Be informed and that's all that anybody expects of you in a democracy.
In the U.S. there is the practical problem for competing with Tivo in the satellite receiver market. The folks on cable will never get any non-cable approved/third party recorder to work properly. Going to Europe makes sense from this standpoint.
An observation: The Wii has a shortage of games and isn't even a DVD player. It's good for getting gamers off their ass, but not exactly a breakthrough technologically except that its capture the spirit of the moment well and is riding high b/c of the excellent price point. I have a PS3 and think the 360 has done well for itself and want it to do well, just like the Wii, because competition is good for the consumer. Give us choices, not fanboy nonsense.
If you're on someone else's site, especially one in which they have a TOS like Blizzard's, you know what to expect and you live within their rules. Nobody has a right to a user id/identity.
Yep. L.A. "freeways" are a nightmare during my commuting hours. You use the brakes more often than you'd like. Plus access to the occasional HOV lanes is worth it.
Unbelievable. It's so obviously a publicity stunt, but everyone is getting worked up over this. There are more pressing issues in the news, and certainly more serious cases of animal cruelty than this.
Sorry, but OSC wore out his welcome a long time ago, but religious zealots like him have a certain affinity/audience, so I see why he's working to build his uber-geek cred by bashing on "Star Trek"?
The King is Dead! Long Live the King!
Yes he is smart. Don't you think this is the best publicity you can get? MSNBC wants to talk to him and wham he's arrested.
You can't buy publicity like that.
He'll be getting phone calls for weeks and months after this!
One of the earliest non-fantasy roleplaying games was Chaosium's "Call of Cthulhu." This is a fantastic game that seems to always be under the radar. If you like horror and detective fiction, where you actually use mind and intuition more than your magic items, I highly recommend it. It's premise is based on the horror fiction of H.P. Lovecraft and presupposes alien "gods" and supernatural forces lie beneath the surface of reality. I highly recommend this to anybody out there!
Summarizing everything above that made sense:
1. Be aware of your surroundings. Notice people and don't look down. Be streetsmart and try to travel along routes in the safer times of the day and night.
2. Don't use an identifying bag that screams "I've got a laptop." Hide your laptop in a plain vanilla, cheap military style backpack or shoulder bag. As far as your iPod, don't use it walking around or fiddle with the buttons on the tube or anywhere else someone can see you.
3. Consider changing the image you project to the world. It's a big city and sometimes the look you wear screams "Mug me harder." Consider the shabby clothes, boots, and short hair suggestion if you travel alone. Consider studying a practical martial art like the Filipino Martial Arts (Eskrima/Arnis/Kali) or Jeet Kune Do. Check out: http://www.jkdlondon.co.uk/ .
4. Try not to carry all of your best gear with you. Consider investing in a cheap laptop for utility purposes, a low-end MP3 player, or a CD player with your own mix, etc. to tote in the worst parts of town.
Good luck!
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Do Dead Salmon Dream of Electric Sheep? According to this device, they do!
Just speaking for myself, I like downloading t.v. shows on my DVR. However, Microsoft's alternate fails to see how business is actually done and will at best only be attractive to people who want to buy television shows in HD. As far as films go, how do you think movies make money after the first weekend? They sell physical media once twice or more with continuous "Director's Cuts," "Special Editions," "Fifth Anniversary," etc. that capture the buyer's impulse in a bricks and mortar store for the next couple of decades. Sure, you can have this as downloadable too, but I suspect that the compulsion to buy another version of "Hellboy" will be reduced when you and your spouse can see the other two versions floating in a 52" screen right next to each other.
The Trade Federation will never stop, they can never be reasoned with...wait I'm mixing my movies...
It doesn't work with the PlayStation 3's (non-Linux OS mode) browser either.
It makes sense in another way--you can have a career as an airline pilot after you leave the service.
I will live in Montana. And I will marry a round American woman and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pickup truck... maybe even a "recreational vehicle." And drive from state to state. Do they let you do that?
This is anecdotal. You will find Libertarians in all walks of life. The same goes for Rightists. The same goes for Leftists. Stop thinking about this so much and do what you think is right. Keep an open mind and talk to people. Be informed and that's all that anybody expects of you in a democracy.
Content? The Nintendo content is lacking, but they do have an excellent/trendy UI. I am not an XBOXer, but their online presence is highly regarded.
In the U.S. there is the practical problem for competing with Tivo in the satellite receiver market. The folks on cable will never get any non-cable approved/third party recorder to work properly. Going to Europe makes sense from this standpoint.
An observation: The Wii has a shortage of games and isn't even a DVD player. It's good for getting gamers off their ass, but not exactly a breakthrough technologically except that its capture the spirit of the moment well and is riding high b/c of the excellent price point. I have a PS3 and think the 360 has done well for itself and want it to do well, just like the Wii, because competition is good for the consumer. Give us choices, not fanboy nonsense.
It's an awesome Blu-ray player and looks amazing on a HD television. Do yourself a favor a check one out at the store before you pass judgement.
Cthulhu fthagn!
...and to my TIE Interceptor!
If you're on someone else's site, especially one in which they have a TOS like Blizzard's, you know what to expect and you live within their rules. Nobody has a right to a user id/identity.
Yep. L.A. "freeways" are a nightmare during my commuting hours. You use the brakes more often than you'd like. Plus access to the occasional HOV lanes is worth it.
If you spout enough of them to your advantage, you may convince yourself that your path is always true!
Unbelievable. It's so obviously a publicity stunt, but everyone is getting worked up over this. There are more pressing issues in the news, and certainly more serious cases of animal cruelty than this.
Sorry, but OSC wore out his welcome a long time ago, but religious zealots like him have a certain affinity/audience, so I see why he's working to build his uber-geek cred by bashing on "Star Trek"? The King is Dead! Long Live the King!
Libertarians are just Republicans who still smoke out.
Hey don't talk about his sister like that. She's GOOD!
Public space Non-permanent Sounds alot like skywriting to me, but less annoying to S L O W L Y figure out what the heck is being written.
Yes he is smart. Don't you think this is the best publicity you can get? MSNBC wants to talk to him and wham he's arrested. You can't buy publicity like that. He'll be getting phone calls for weeks and months after this!
I much prefer seeing erasable stuff on the sidewalk than stapled or glued to a wall.
One of the earliest non-fantasy roleplaying games was Chaosium's "Call of Cthulhu." This is a fantastic game that seems to always be under the radar. If you like horror and detective fiction, where you actually use mind and intuition more than your magic items, I highly recommend it. It's premise is based on the horror fiction of H.P. Lovecraft and presupposes alien "gods" and supernatural forces lie beneath the surface of reality. I highly recommend this to anybody out there!
Summarizing everything above that made sense: 1. Be aware of your surroundings. Notice people and don't look down. Be streetsmart and try to travel along routes in the safer times of the day and night. 2. Don't use an identifying bag that screams "I've got a laptop." Hide your laptop in a plain vanilla, cheap military style backpack or shoulder bag. As far as your iPod, don't use it walking around or fiddle with the buttons on the tube or anywhere else someone can see you. 3. Consider changing the image you project to the world. It's a big city and sometimes the look you wear screams "Mug me harder." Consider the shabby clothes, boots, and short hair suggestion if you travel alone. Consider studying a practical martial art like the Filipino Martial Arts (Eskrima/Arnis/Kali) or Jeet Kune Do. Check out: http://www.jkdlondon.co.uk/ . 4. Try not to carry all of your best gear with you. Consider investing in a cheap laptop for utility purposes, a low-end MP3 player, or a CD player with your own mix, etc. to tote in the worst parts of town. Good luck!