For hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, fathers never took time off when their kids were born. One can also make the case that the fathers of the "Greatest Generation" (both the parents and the children of that generation) never took time off and yet they were the greatest generation. By the same token, one can make the case that this current crop of breeders are total pu$$ies.
I think it's more about the economics of producing the show. Back then, it was relatively cheap to produce and residuals were smaller if the existed at all. And certainly, nobody in commercials got residuals.
Yes, but back then they number of outlets was tiny and there were no DVRs or VCRs so a show had to grab an audience's attention and hold it for six months. Now, it's more like: The season starts in late September and runs to December and then they're on hiatus until January i.e. next season.
A TV season was ~27 episodes? Now, they have the audacity to call a dozen episodes a season. Somebody turned the incredible grocery shrink ray on Hollywood.
Why is Bill Nye being so elevated because of his opinions rather than his research? Does he even do any actual research? Can you even call it science if you only talk about your opinions on things? Are we just supposed to accept his opinion because 40 years ago he studied mechanical engineering? Or are people accepting his opinions because he was a TV personality as George Carlin once mocked in "Hello, I'm a famous person..."? And as for this NASCAR flap, is he really bitching because he thinks that if NASCAR went away, there would be more money for NASA and he might finally get chosen to be an astronaut after being rejected over and over?
Just spent over a thousand dollars on a device that doesn't work everywhere. This is no different than the authorities saying that we, as search & rescue personnel, can't drive quads or jeeps or land a helicopter in a designated wilderness area. Oh, excuse me, Mr. On-Scene-TV-Reporter, have I got a story for you.
It's not that the value of all university degrees is declining but rather that most fluff majors have no career path that requires an advanced degree. Universities crank out craploads of psych majors and most of them never become actual psychologists. STEM most certainly requires advanced education but the problem there is that the professors often teach subject matter that is outdated.
Meh. For him to make this comment suggests that he thinks the other six attacks were irrelevant. Had he said that this was an attack on western civilization/values/activities/way-of-life I would agree with him. Where was he when Charlie Hebdo was attacked? The fact that a concert was attacked is irrelevant. It was a large soft target that happened to coincide with an exhibition soccer game and Friday night recreational activities when nobody had their guard up.
IMHO, it's much worse now. People are seeing people like the Kardashians being famous for being famous and they are envious of that lifestyle. They too want fame and fortune that they haven't earned. That attitude bleeds over into people's daily lives. Next time you're driving around, notice how many people pull a full car-length past the painted stop line before they even consider stopping and how they would likely skip stopping if nobody was watching them because they are oh-so-important.
There are far to many people walking around in a fog of narcissism thinking that everything is about them. Take, for example, that pretentious asshat that is Bono commenting on the Paris attacks saying that the terrorists were targeting music. News flash, Bono, this isn't about you.
As of this writing, only 6 of 210 postings were at level 5 which just goes to show how pointlessly contentious this topic is. Maybe the Slashdot editors should think about a moratorium on climate topics for a while.
Seriously, things are pretty bad when every other ad is for some obscure prescription drug. I mean really, how many people have non-24 to the point of justifying an expensive TV ad? And the ads are stupid, too. Show a bunch of people going about their daily lives set to music while the narrator spends 50 seconds telling you about all the possible side-effects. Dumb.
These fools in government really should read up on the origins of the Order of the Engineer and engineers should really grow the balls needed to tell bureaucrats to go pound sand.
So why does it take so effing long to approve this? What if the delays are engineered, no pun intended, to make the reactor obsolete before it ever gets brought online?
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For hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, fathers never took time off when their kids were born. One can also make the case that the fathers of the "Greatest Generation" (both the parents and the children of that generation) never took time off and yet they were the greatest generation. By the same token, one can make the case that this current crop of breeders are total pu$$ies.
I think it's more about the economics of producing the show. Back then, it was relatively cheap to produce and residuals were smaller if the existed at all. And certainly, nobody in commercials got residuals.
Yes, but back then they number of outlets was tiny and there were no DVRs or VCRs so a show had to grab an audience's attention and hold it for six months. Now, it's more like: The season starts in late September and runs to December and then they're on hiatus until January i.e. next season.
At least Apple UI doesn't have a terminal case of creeping featuritis leaving you wondering what half the icons mean.
A TV season was ~27 episodes? Now, they have the audacity to call a dozen episodes a season. Somebody turned the incredible grocery shrink ray on Hollywood.
Why is Bill Nye being so elevated because of his opinions rather than his research? Does he even do any actual research? Can you even call it science if you only talk about your opinions on things? Are we just supposed to accept his opinion because 40 years ago he studied mechanical engineering? Or are people accepting his opinions because he was a TV personality as George Carlin once mocked in "Hello, I'm a famous person..."? And as for this NASCAR flap, is he really bitching because he thinks that if NASCAR went away, there would be more money for NASA and he might finally get chosen to be an astronaut after being rejected over and over?
I'd be interested to know who actually chose to use the word "worker." Was it the author or the editor and what is their ideological proclivity?
Just spent over a thousand dollars on a device that doesn't work everywhere. This is no different than the authorities saying that we, as search & rescue personnel, can't drive quads or jeeps or land a helicopter in a designated wilderness area. Oh, excuse me, Mr. On-Scene-TV-Reporter, have I got a story for you.
Every time you see a drug ad on TV, take a drink. Every time you see a new one, drink the entire drink.
It's not that the value of all university degrees is declining but rather that most fluff majors have no career path that requires an advanced degree. Universities crank out craploads of psych majors and most of them never become actual psychologists. STEM most certainly requires advanced education but the problem there is that the professors often teach subject matter that is outdated.
Meh. For him to make this comment suggests that he thinks the other six attacks were irrelevant. Had he said that this was an attack on western civilization/values/activities/way-of-life I would agree with him. Where was he when Charlie Hebdo was attacked? The fact that a concert was attacked is irrelevant. It was a large soft target that happened to coincide with an exhibition soccer game and Friday night recreational activities when nobody had their guard up.
IMHO, it's much worse now. People are seeing people like the Kardashians being famous for being famous and they are envious of that lifestyle. They too want fame and fortune that they haven't earned. That attitude bleeds over into people's daily lives. Next time you're driving around, notice how many people pull a full car-length past the painted stop line before they even consider stopping and how they would likely skip stopping if nobody was watching them because they are oh-so-important.
There are far to many people walking around in a fog of narcissism thinking that everything is about them. Take, for example, that pretentious asshat that is Bono commenting on the Paris attacks saying that the terrorists were targeting music. News flash, Bono, this isn't about you.
Kinda wish I could mod topics I've posted in because that one deserve a Funny.
As of this writing, only 10 of 272 responses rate a 4 or 5. Come on, Slashdot editors, can't you see that topics like this aren't productive?
As of this writing, only 6 of 210 postings were at level 5 which just goes to show how pointlessly contentious this topic is. Maybe the Slashdot editors should think about a moratorium on climate topics for a while.
That is all.
SJWs need to go pound sand... somewhere far away. Seriously, STFU. We're tired of your crap.
Sorry, but being a nerd with all the social awkwardness that comes with it does not make one autistic.
Seriously, things are pretty bad when every other ad is for some obscure prescription drug. I mean really, how many people have non-24 to the point of justifying an expensive TV ad? And the ads are stupid, too. Show a bunch of people going about their daily lives set to music while the narrator spends 50 seconds telling you about all the possible side-effects. Dumb.
These fools in government really should read up on the origins of the Order of the Engineer and engineers should really grow the balls needed to tell bureaucrats to go pound sand.
*Laughs and points*
And no, you're not sassing us in "eskimo talk"
So why does it take so effing long to approve this? What if the delays are engineered, no pun intended, to make the reactor obsolete before it ever gets brought online?
Seriously, watch the original Connections series by James Burke if you want to understand how technology evolves.