friend of mine is releasing his latest album on vinyl, and the sleeve contains a password that allows the buyer to download the DRM-free songs from the publisher's website.
Of course, replace phone booths wiht a nice soundproof booth that has a quick charger, and maybe a reception booster of some sort, etc. and a seat. Still pay for booth time, but you get a quick charge of your cell battery and better reception, as well as some privacy and the ability to hear your conversation....
As well as peace and quiet for everyone else who would rather not know anything about your personal life.
the Moon will fly off into space, so a similar Earth/Moon combo will be even rarer.
As for the unconfirmed theory that the Moon was created by an impact on Earth, I've always wondered what happened to the impacting object... any theories on that?
I have yet to see any exercise machine that doesnt make any noise, except maybe "power grips".
Sure, most office environments are noisy, but it's office noise, not gym noise.
My suggestion is get a nice folding bike, like a Brompton for example, that you can keep in your cubicle and go for a relaxing ride during your lunch break.
1) a 4-8 seater collapsible airship with a practical max speed of 200km/h (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airship), for long distance travel which doesn't need a ground crew
2) an ultralight helicopter like the Mosquito or the Airscooter.
Moreover, why not go ahead and pay a translation service? professional translation with proofreading is usually less than $0.30 USD per word.
My guess is A) they did not want to spend any money and/or B) they were in a hurry.
Plus, for people in a hurry, rush translation orders usually (at least) double in price.
I remember one time, one of my translator colleagues got a call from a client in a hurry, asking why the translation was taking so long and if his [translation] machine was broken.
My colleague explained that translations are done by people, not machines, which also explained the cost. He added in jest/sarcasm that if someone wanted an instantaneous and free translation, one simply needed to use Babelfish.
Five minutes later, the office admin came to his desk, saying that translation order had been cancelled.
We laughed our collective asses off when we took that cancelled document and had it translated by Babelfish.
you have a point in that I don't do anything meaningful online with my wii, except post comments on blogs and such. the resolution issue is not supercritical, given that you can zoom in and out, but it's an annoyance. Sites that are designed to be browsed with, for example, an iPhone, are ok to view with a wii.
stuff I wish I could do on the wii (instead of the workplace computer): edit and post photos copy-paste text and links
But I can do that stuff at work...
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I've been using my Wii to browse the net. In fact, I'm typing this comment with it.
It works well, especially since the wiiware USB keyboard code upgrade, but for some reason, I can't reply to my gmail messages or view videos made with a more recent version of flash... hopefully these issues will be resolved soon with an update.
For the rest of my online needs, I use the workplace computer.
Give them to your girlfriend so she buggers off for more than an hour?
I, on the other hand, don't even have to give it to my wife... she's so sensitive to capsaicin, she has to leave the house whenever I cook with chilis.
It's totally off-topic, but the other day, I was stopped at a redlight, when I was approached by HS football jocks begging for change with their helmets.
I told the one that walked up to my car door: "It's kinda funny, I never see nerds out on the street, begging for change..."
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friend of mine is releasing his latest album on vinyl, and the sleeve contains a password that allows the buyer to download the DRM-free songs from the publisher's website.
My wife had no problems with moissanite.
The only issue she's having, post-wedding, was that her co-irkers kept wondering how I could afford such a BIG "diamond".
hehe
this new training is simply an extension of what's provided by the DEA's Pipeline, Convoy and Jetway programs, which IIRC started in the early 90s
from Klendathu? /Service guarantees citizenship //Would you like to know more?
that we wont be able to display the act of having ideas above our heads anymore?
maybe someone has been eating too many mushrooms?
Sounds like McKenna's Novelty Theory
Of course, replace phone booths wiht a nice soundproof booth that has a quick charger, and maybe a reception booster of some sort, etc. and a seat. Still pay for booth time, but you get a quick charge of your cell battery and better reception, as well as some privacy and the ability to hear your conversation....
As well as peace and quiet for everyone else who would rather not know anything about your personal life.
If it was white or red meat?
the Moon will fly off into space, so a similar Earth/Moon combo will be even rarer.
As for the unconfirmed theory that the Moon was created by an impact on Earth, I've always wondered what happened to the impacting object... any theories on that?
that in the future, all problems will be solved by the people of the future!
but you WILL drink the Kool-Aid, right?
I have yet to see any exercise machine that doesnt make any noise, except maybe "power grips".
Sure, most office environments are noisy, but it's office noise, not gym noise.
My suggestion is get a nice folding bike, like a Brompton for example, that you can keep in your cubicle and go for a relaxing ride during your lunch break.
As a bonus, it'll reduce your stress levels
Well at least this time around, soldiers will have documented proof of the orders they are told to follow.
If you clone, half of them must be evil?
Actually, they come in groups of 6, and they're all commie, mutant traitors highly skilled in bootlicking.
Now report to the nearest suicide booth, citizen.
Trust The Computer. The Computer is Your Friend.
1) a 4-8 seater collapsible airship with a practical max speed of 200km/h (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airship), for long distance travel which doesn't need a ground crew
2) an ultralight helicopter like the Mosquito or the Airscooter.
I would prefer a personal airship, though.
Moreover, why not go ahead and pay a translation service? professional translation with proofreading is usually less than $0.30 USD per word.
My guess is A) they did not want to spend any money and/or B) they were in a hurry.
Plus, for people in a hurry, rush translation orders usually (at least) double in price.
I remember one time, one of my translator colleagues got a call from a client in a hurry, asking why the translation was taking so long and if his [translation] machine was broken.
My colleague explained that translations are done by people, not machines, which also explained the cost. He added in jest/sarcasm that if someone wanted an instantaneous and free translation, one simply needed to use Babelfish.
Five minutes later, the office admin came to his desk, saying that translation order had been cancelled.
We laughed our collective asses off when we took that cancelled document and had it translated by Babelfish.
Asimov's First Law prevents that kind of threat. How can this happen ?
It works well in writing, but as soon as a movie is made, it goes right out the window.
I'm assuming that in space, the problem will not be weather conditions, but "aim"
don't forget that you also have the option to touch the offending cellphone with that cattle prod, too, for a longer term solution
you have a point in that I don't do anything meaningful online with my wii, except post comments on blogs and such. the resolution issue is not supercritical, given that you can zoom in and out, but it's an annoyance. Sites that are designed to be browsed with, for example, an iPhone, are ok to view with a wii.
stuff I wish I could do on the wii (instead of the workplace computer):
edit and post photos
copy-paste text and links
But I can do that stuff at work...
I've been using my Wii to browse the net.
In fact, I'm typing this comment with it.
It works well, especially since the wiiware USB keyboard code upgrade, but for some reason, I can't reply to my gmail messages or view videos made with a more recent version of flash... hopefully these issues will be resolved soon with an update.
For the rest of my online needs, I use the workplace computer.
hope that these rodents don't escape the lab.
Ordinary mice are hard enough to control as pests...
Give them to your girlfriend so she buggers off for more than an hour?
I, on the other hand, don't even have to give it to my wife... she's so sensitive to capsaicin, she has to leave the house whenever I cook with chilis.
That or it's her excuse to go shopping.
well then, they should not sollicit money from people they piss off.
Yea, but it still feels good to vent.
It's totally off-topic, but the other day, I was stopped at a redlight, when I was approached by HS football jocks begging for change with their helmets.
I told the one that walked up to my car door: "It's kinda funny, I never see nerds out on the street, begging for change..."