That is just nonsense. They hate that their holy lands are invaded by troops and that the Middle East has been occupied by the "free world" (as you would refer to it) for quite some time. If they really hated freedom, they would very likely turn to the Hindu countries and the majority of Asia that does not practice Islam. Why go halfway around the world to state a point when you got non-Islamic neighbors? Your argument is the typical war mongering propaganda that Bush has deployed on the U.S., because if you are correct, you can only fight them by killing them. Thankfully, you are full of it.
Reality is a bitch isn't it? Go on, take your time to gloss over the many Islamic terror events around the world including Asia and India. The logs are so vast, they're broken up by yearly events in a nice HTML package for you. Go on, don't be afraid... http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
Aside from the US, why are they raising hell all around the world from Asia to Europe? Sure, we're the center of attention, but always have been going back to the 1990s. Remember the WTC bombings in 93 and 95? How about the USS Cole bombing in Oct 2000?
It may seem like meddling, but that's because were trying to do something about it rather then sit on our ass and take the hits. War sucks, but it's often necessary for self preservation.
Every time I hear that "them hating us for our freedom" makes me want to puke.
That's because you're a numbskull!
In case you haven't been informed, "freedom" and "democracy" goes against Sharia law from the prospective of the Islamic extremists. Ergo, they HATE western civilization. It doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, or practice Buddhism. These radicals want you dead if you don't convert.
Pay attention to the world around you. You might learn something.
Maybe it's just me, but I don't even listen to music on my genuine IPod or the CDs I own (we used to purchase music from the store back in the day) anymore. First, I can't stand any of the homogenized genres of music being played on the air. Second, the music industry is enslaved to the RIAA and other such organizations. Playing music is a gut wrenching chore to me. Every time I do it, I feel as though I'm licking their fascist boots. As such, all these MP3 devices are pointless to me these days. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple IPod units are falling in sales these days too.
I feel really bad for the independent artists and those trapped via contracts, but the industry needs to die. It needs to be leveled before we can witness a rebirth of the industry in both the consumer and artist's vision.
You're absolutely correct. It's expensive to be environmentally friendly. This isn't a problem for the Hollywood crowd and politicians (Gore). Burning all that jet fuel and heating/cooling their mansions really create a CO2 impact. Naturally, they are feeling guilty and thus the need to repent at our expense.
Wake me up when these wealthy environmentalists practice what they preach. And no, carbon credits don't count. It's a fraud!
Houston, TX is pretty bad too. But I found a solution. I simply unscrewed and removed the antenna from my Mazda Miata and placed my I-Pod in the glove box. This results in crystal clear FM audio without interference.
If your antenna is one of those that retract automatically, you'll have to disconnect the reception wire from it from either the radio or antenna assembly end.
Caining, more caining needed. It's brutal, but effective. You want results, right? Well, extreme goals call for extreme messures. I just wish we had this form of punishment in the US for voilent offenders.
It will mean longer flights but I guess the airlines feel it's less expensive to burn the extra fuel rather than deal with or compensate stranded and irate passengers.
Last week, I took a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen (SSS airline). Due to air traffic issues, we were stranded on the ground for an hour or so. In fact, the same amount of time it would have taken to fly to Xiamen had we left as scheduled. Needless to say, one guy was shouting and yelling about this. You could also hear everyone's irate attitude toward this airline even through it wasn't there fault. Shit happens, and air traffic control is there to make our flights safer. Unfortunately, customers only view what's directly in front of them as the fault.
While I'm not in favor of burning more fuel, it just makes economic sense. It's worth the extra fuel expense to keep loyal customers. Besides, they'll just roll up the extra costs in the ticket price next time around.
Galileo was considered a heretic (in a literal sense!) by the Church rather than his fellow scientists.
Ahh, history repeats itself! Global Warming is the new "religion" and Al Gore is its prophet among the followers. Let's just hope we don't get submitted to another Inquisition in the future.
You want an engine that makes peak HP with the lowest RPM level possible for two reasons. 1st, engine wear (think RPM squared). 2nd, fuel efficiency. Even with the best dynamic valve timing, you will achieve maximum burn and emissions the longer the gas has time in the combustion phase. While you can make lots of power in the high RPM band, you'll sacrifice fuel efficiency and emissions. It's always a trade-off which is why we have open and closed loop ECU algorithms in place.
While I like elegant design of the Coates cam for racing, it's not a practical solution for the mass auto market. Keeping a constant seal with oil is a problem without having it sucked into the combustion chamber. This would lead to carbon fouling. Also, the cam is static, not variable like the proposed system (and the previous V-Tec systems) which poses a major problem for reducing emissions while maintaining a beefy power curve.
I never said I liked the guy, but nor do I hate him. If he's guilty, let it play out according to the law.
Your statements about him and me are so filled with bitterness and rage! Do yourself a favor and lighten up. You'll live longer not being so stressed out about another asshole in life. There plenty of other A-holes in Washington DC to worry about. And yes, they span all political parties.
You need to learn a few things about radical islam, and not some anti-american bullshit you read on Slashdot. You're so Indoctrinated with BS, you're as bad as they are, only the non-violent kind.
I don't have a problem with society questioning the status-quo of society. In fact, I encourage this healthy patriotic activity. However, I *do* have a problem with people tearing down family values and traditions just because a few liberal socialist think they have newer and improved solutions centered around governmental institutions.
It sounds to me like the pendulum is swinging back to the "right side" of western civilization...for now.
If left unchecked, both liberalism and conservatism can (and has been known too) decimate civilizations. But together, they keep each other in check.
So at what age do they teach the virtues of Prostitution and how it's a shameless occupation (*sarcasim*)? While they're at it, do the teach them about human trafficking and how it's such a huge problem for their country?
Yes, the US has problems with sex ed. Hell, then entire educational system is broken. But don't try an paint some rosy picture about Holland. You know damn well that it has social issues too!
Dell is notorious for mixing and matching parts on identical models
Notorious? Hell, we did it all the time when refurbishing a machine. It wasn't because we wanted too, but because we had no other choice. When it came time to pick a part from inventory, we had to choose what was in stock at the time.
That's the nature of OEMers. They'll purchase a stock of parts from the lowest bidder on the market. While they are tested and/or ordered to spec before hand, it's not uncommon to see five different brands of power supply units available for use on the same machine. Same goes for drives, NICs (unless onboard the MB), Modems, WiFi cards...etc. I can't speak for their server line however, I was never assigned to work on those.
I can only imagine how much of a PITA this must be Linux users, but that's never a problem for Windows. Dell has the install scripted to machine specification after the hardware audit post device installation on the factory floor.
BTW, that job sucked ass. Standing in front of a desk 8 hours a day was PAINFUL. I wish there was some OSHA regulation against it... Oh well, I'm just glad I'm not doing that gig anymore.
I refurbished Dell laptops and desktops at one of their buildings in Austin, TX (six month contract during the tech depression). I found it interesting that the parts they use are no different then what HP, Compaq, IBM, and Gateway have used as well. For example, the LCDs were LG or Samsung brand. Power supplies were LG, Lite-0n, or Delta brand. CDROM drives were provided by the above mentioned brand and then some...
Basically, the failure rate on Dell machines are probably no different as the entire industries uses the same low-bidder shit for parts when it comes to the desktops. Laptops are different however. Usually the problems are not random failures, but consistent failures due to a bad design flaw (flexing PCB, thermal related, voltage regulation problems, etc)
These days, it's pointless to have brand loyalty with regards to reliability. It's all the same in the industry. Instead, base your purchase decisions on warranty, price, and rated customer service satisfaction. If you judge on anything else, you're splitting hairs.
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That is just nonsense. They hate that their holy lands are invaded by troops and that the Middle East has been occupied by the "free world" (as you would refer to it) for quite some time. If they really hated freedom, they would very likely turn to the Hindu countries and the majority of Asia that does not practice Islam. Why go halfway around the world to state a point when you got non-Islamic neighbors? Your argument is the typical war mongering propaganda that Bush has deployed on the U.S., because if you are correct, you can only fight them by killing them. Thankfully, you are full of it.
Reality is a bitch isn't it? Go on, take your time to gloss over the many Islamic terror events around the world including Asia and India. The logs are so vast, they're broken up by yearly events in a nice HTML package for you. Go on, don't be afraid... http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
Aside from the US, why are they raising hell all around the world from Asia to Europe? Sure, we're the center of attention, but always have been going back to the 1990s. Remember the WTC bombings in 93 and 95? How about the USS Cole bombing in Oct 2000?
It may seem like meddling, but that's because were trying to do something about it rather then sit on our ass and take the hits. War sucks, but it's often necessary for self preservation.
That's because you're a numbskull!
In case you haven't been informed, "freedom" and "democracy" goes against Sharia law from the prospective of the Islamic extremists. Ergo, they HATE western civilization. It doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, or practice Buddhism. These radicals want you dead if you don't convert.
Pay attention to the world around you. You might learn something.
Maybe it's just me, but I don't even listen to music on my genuine IPod or the CDs I own (we used to purchase music from the store back in the day) anymore. First, I can't stand any of the homogenized genres of music being played on the air. Second, the music industry is enslaved to the RIAA and other such organizations. Playing music is a gut wrenching chore to me. Every time I do it, I feel as though I'm licking their fascist boots. As such, all these MP3 devices are pointless to me these days. I wouldn't be surprised if Apple IPod units are falling in sales these days too.
I feel really bad for the independent artists and those trapped via contracts, but the industry needs to die. It needs to be leveled before we can witness a rebirth of the industry in both the consumer and artist's vision.
You're absolutely correct. It's expensive to be environmentally friendly. This isn't a problem for the Hollywood crowd and politicians (Gore). Burning all that jet fuel and heating/cooling their mansions really create a CO2 impact. Naturally, they are feeling guilty and thus the need to repent at our expense.
Wake me up when these wealthy environmentalists practice what they preach. And no, carbon credits don't count. It's a fraud!
If these books are created from natural fibers like wood pulp, then burning these books would be carbon neutral.
Even forest fires are carbon neutral!
Europe declares War against the USA? It wouldn't surprise me. Let's stop global warming, but leave the Islamo fascists alone.
Priorities, gotta love em! Hah
Earth to Universe: Yes, the Human race is fucked up. Wanna watch the nuclear fireworks from Luna? It'll be a one-time event only.
Except for what mother nature offers us, we Humans INVENT our own problems. While it may not be our conscious intention, it's true none the less.
Houston, TX is pretty bad too. But I found a solution. I simply unscrewed and removed the antenna from my Mazda Miata and placed my I-Pod in the glove box. This results in crystal clear FM audio without interference.
If your antenna is one of those that retract automatically, you'll have to disconnect the reception wire from it from either the radio or antenna assembly end.
Caining, more caining needed. It's brutal, but effective. You want results, right? Well, extreme goals call for extreme messures. I just wish we had this form of punishment in the US for voilent offenders.
Read about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caning_in_Singapore
It will mean longer flights but I guess the airlines feel it's less expensive to burn the extra fuel rather than deal with or compensate stranded and irate passengers.
Last week, I took a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen (SSS airline). Due to air traffic issues, we were stranded on the ground for an hour or so. In fact, the same amount of time it would have taken to fly to Xiamen had we left as scheduled. Needless to say, one guy was shouting and yelling about this. You could also hear everyone's irate attitude toward this airline even through it wasn't there fault. Shit happens, and air traffic control is there to make our flights safer. Unfortunately, customers only view what's directly in front of them as the fault.
While I'm not in favor of burning more fuel, it just makes economic sense. It's worth the extra fuel expense to keep loyal customers. Besides, they'll just roll up the extra costs in the ticket price next time around.
Galileo was considered a heretic (in a literal sense!) by the Church rather than his fellow scientists.
Ahh, history repeats itself! Global Warming is the new "religion" and Al Gore is its prophet among the followers. Let's just hope we don't get submitted to another Inquisition in the future.
You want an engine that makes peak HP with the lowest RPM level possible for two reasons. 1st, engine wear (think RPM squared). 2nd, fuel efficiency. Even with the best dynamic valve timing, you will achieve maximum burn and emissions the longer the gas has time in the combustion phase. While you can make lots of power in the high RPM band, you'll sacrifice fuel efficiency and emissions. It's always a trade-off which is why we have open and closed loop ECU algorithms in place.
While I like elegant design of the Coates cam for racing, it's not a practical solution for the mass auto market. Keeping a constant seal with oil is a problem without having it sucked into the combustion chamber. This would lead to carbon fouling. Also, the cam is static, not variable like the proposed system (and the previous V-Tec systems) which poses a major problem for reducing emissions while maintaining a beefy power curve.
I never said I liked the guy, but nor do I hate him. If he's guilty, let it play out according to the law.
Your statements about him and me are so filled with bitterness and rage! Do yourself a favor and lighten up. You'll live longer not being so stressed out about another asshole in life. There plenty of other A-holes in Washington DC to worry about. And yes, they span all political parties.
Remember folks! It's not the nature of the evidence, but the seriousness of the charge that matters here. Let the witch hunt begin. Yey!!!
The US military is a radical-producing machine.
BULL *FUCKING* Shit!!!!
You need to learn a few things about radical islam, and not some anti-american bullshit you read on Slashdot. You're so Indoctrinated with BS, you're as bad as they are, only the non-violent kind.
I suggest everyone take a look at current events around the world. Here, let me help with this link. http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
And this is bad...how?
I don't have a problem with society questioning the status-quo of society. In fact, I encourage this healthy patriotic activity. However, I *do* have a problem with people tearing down family values and traditions just because a few liberal socialist think they have newer and improved solutions centered around governmental institutions.
It sounds to me like the pendulum is swinging back to the "right side" of western civilization...for now.
If left unchecked, both liberalism and conservatism can (and has been known too) decimate civilizations. But together, they keep each other in check.
At LEAST they could've offered an alternative telco plan in that e-mail. I'm sure that would've brought a smile!
That's the wrong link. The correct one is found here. Purchased from e-bay indeed...
So at what age do they teach the virtues of Prostitution and how it's a shameless occupation (*sarcasim*)? While they're at it, do the teach them about human trafficking and how it's such a huge problem for their country?
Yes, the US has problems with sex ed. Hell, then entire educational system is broken. But don't try an paint some rosy picture about Holland. You know damn well that it has social issues too!
makes you wonder if they're really that disturbed about their content or if they simply want a quick buck...
It's called Jackpot Justice. Duh!
Define "Waste of time"?
How about playing video games, watching movies, playing music, racing RC cars, or reading religious text. Do those count for "wasting time"?
If you perform any activity which you personally find beneficial to your own life, I hardly account for why it's such a waste.
Dell is notorious for mixing and matching parts on identical models
Notorious? Hell, we did it all the time when refurbishing a machine. It wasn't because we wanted too, but because we had no other choice. When it came time to pick a part from inventory, we had to choose what was in stock at the time.
That's the nature of OEMers. They'll purchase a stock of parts from the lowest bidder on the market. While they are tested and/or ordered to spec before hand, it's not uncommon to see five different brands of power supply units available for use on the same machine. Same goes for drives, NICs (unless onboard the MB), Modems, WiFi cards...etc. I can't speak for their server line however, I was never assigned to work on those.
I can only imagine how much of a PITA this must be Linux users, but that's never a problem for Windows. Dell has the install scripted to machine specification after the hardware audit post device installation on the factory floor.
BTW, that job sucked ass. Standing in front of a desk 8 hours a day was PAINFUL. I wish there was some OSHA regulation against it... Oh well, I'm just glad I'm not doing that gig anymore.
I refurbished Dell laptops and desktops at one of their buildings in Austin, TX (six month contract during the tech depression). I found it interesting that the parts they use are no different then what HP, Compaq, IBM, and Gateway have used as well. For example, the LCDs were LG or Samsung brand. Power supplies were LG, Lite-0n, or Delta brand. CDROM drives were provided by the above mentioned brand and then some...
Basically, the failure rate on Dell machines are probably no different as the entire industries uses the same low-bidder shit for parts when it comes to the desktops. Laptops are different however. Usually the problems are not random failures, but consistent failures due to a bad design flaw (flexing PCB, thermal related, voltage regulation problems, etc)
These days, it's pointless to have brand loyalty with regards to reliability. It's all the same in the industry. Instead, base your purchase decisions on warranty, price, and rated customer service satisfaction. If you judge on anything else, you're splitting hairs.
What about overcast weather? Year around, does Iceland have a lot more overcast than where the Inuit live?