Why is it that coders typically seem to have enormous egos when it comes to their work. Everybody works hard. There's nothing special about coding. My workday include tasks that are both physically and mentally taxing, I often juggle several tasks at once and am held to a very high standard of quality. Man up, buckle down and produce because you don't work in a vacuum.
That's a good question; IMO, the problem relates to learning curves. Since we're talking generics now, let's use yourself as the metric for this discussion: Which platforms do you program (or have programmed in the past), what purpose does/did your software serve, and how did you feel about the resulting products?
I used to describe the discovery, advent, blowoff, collapse, rebirth (elsewhere) of online communities (from BBS forward) as the Online Cycle of Life, or similar phrases that indicate cycles...It looks like Failure Cascade would cover the blowoff/collapse phases. This would apply to just about any socially-oriented group nowadays, whether we're talking websites (/., Fazed.net, etc.) or MMO groups (as mentioned in the article).
I figure, it's at least a matter of group basis (what is everyone doing/coming here for?), and triggering effects (mutual distrust, site sellouts, etc.) that determine the angle and likelihood of descent.
When the Socialists let go of the Democrat(ic) Party (or vice versa), or until things get That Damn Bad(tm).
That sounds stupid, but that's what's happening, and has since 2000. Electorates won't naturally elect foreign evil over domestic evil, unless the domestic evil is That Damn Bad. So the Democrats, in true Socialist fashion, will be primarilly concerned with consolidating their 'base, and waiting for enough voters to be angry enough with the blatant abuses to hand the Democrats the White House out of desperation.
Ironically, said "pinkocrats" are running afoul of term limits as much as anything else. Could you imagine if Bush Jr. was running for a third term? Fortunately, that isn't the case, so legitimate candidates have a nominal chance of nominating a useful candidate.
In fact, I'll go so far as to say the only hope the Republicans have of winning this election outright is to nominate a candidate that isn't (small-t) taliban-affiliated, and the only hope Democrats have of winning the election outright is to nominate a candidate that isn't Socialist-affiliated. Else, we will end up with a 3-way (or 4-way), and maybe some more Electoral College antics.
And if you see a Socialist in the near future, thank him/her for 6 years of Bush administration.
I know. Even if it's the same back-slapping, "shower federal dollars on the faithful" type of deal that goes on around here, at least it might eventually result in something useful.
And there's plenty enough waste from the paper industry out that way, to feed an ethanol operation indefinitely.
Actually, it might definitely be news, of the "better mousetrap" variety. The patent you've linked describes a low-temperature (45 C), enzymatic process with a third chemical (trifluoroethylbutyrate, in this case), to (effectively) curdle sucrose; the article describes mixing using salt, water, and heat to curdle glucose. The lack of added chemicals in the article's process means less byproduct afterward; I suppose the ionic nature of the dissolved salt makes for higher yields.
And for this particular salt, the process works at 100 C, which shouldn't even boil the (solute-laden) water. I think the only question is the usefulness of the resulting compound.
...and those ISPs will have to control every hop between end users and customers. At some point, an ISP will interface with another that charges extra, and those charges will have to be passed down the chain.
Because the 'debate' has been cast in false frame of reference (arguing whether to "keep net neutrality", while defining the term as a function of content), the networks win, and win big. Basically, they'll get the ability to control/tax most/all portions of the economy of which Internet is a part. This means stupid profit, at our expense, and I'm looking to invest in the players to recoup my losses in some way.
So, who are the players nowadays? I haven't kept track, although I figure Quest is still around doing wholesale bandwidth, and anyone that provides digital service between any two points on the network will "benefit."
I call it hedge instead of profit, because the loss of freedom will outweigh any actual monetary gain from investing properly.
If I quit trying to figure out how to save the world, I'll be able to find my keys? I think I'm going to go hibernate for a few months. See y'all at New Year's.:)
Considering the people in this thread that are claiming the northwest Europe isn't downrange from Iran, while using the European countries in between as proxies, I can't say I'm surprised to see someone slip a decade or two.
You know, if the world were flat, you and your friends in this thread would probably have a point.
However, the world is round, and "Most of Europe" is is not relevant in this case. The part of Europe behind the interceptors is. Specifically (from Iran's point of view): most of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and (probably the actual beneficiary in this case) the UK and Ireland.
While I don't think it's practical (or even possible, actually) to boot Russia from the G-8, your agenda is really not welcome.
We did not spend 50 years of Cold War to bend over and take it up the ass from whatever bat-form the commies have taken these days. So, as long as your kind are calling the shots in one major party, the other party will have a blank check to elect the worst possible candidate, just like 2000 and 2004.
It looks like LJ pacified our taliban. This is the point where you take your posts elsewhere. Standing around and bitching about it indicates that you'd like to remain a member, so it's a matter of pacification to retain your eyes and bytes.
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Why is it that coders typically seem to have enormous egos when it comes to their work. Everybody works hard. There's nothing special about coding. My workday include tasks that are both physically and mentally taxing, I often juggle several tasks at once and am held to a very high standard of quality. Man up, buckle down and produce because you don't work in a vacuum.
That's a good question; IMO, the problem relates to learning curves. Since we're talking generics now, let's use yourself as the metric for this discussion: Which platforms do you program (or have programmed in the past), what purpose does/did your software serve, and how did you feel about the resulting products?
Stop obfuscating the issue (same goes to whatever shills/idiots gave +3 to parent).
AVG client prefetches every URL on a given page, as served up by whatever site.
Parent post is true; "building and successfully pitching IT budgets" is just as much a use (if not more) than selling books.
I used to describe the discovery, advent, blowoff, collapse, rebirth (elsewhere) of online communities (from BBS forward) as the Online Cycle of Life, or similar phrases that indicate cycles...It looks like Failure Cascade would cover the blowoff/collapse phases. This would apply to just about any socially-oriented group nowadays, whether we're talking websites (/., Fazed.net, etc.) or MMO groups (as mentioned in the article).
I figure, it's at least a matter of group basis (what is everyone doing/coming here for?), and triggering effects (mutual distrust, site sellouts, etc.) that determine the angle and likelihood of descent.
This is so, very true. Why think when you can spam? It's much more 'productive' that way.
That would be 'charged with', as in 'tasked with'.
How the hell does that get flagged "interesting"? It's a false question.
Instead of a university id, they check your nationality/exchange rate/subsidy rate. Fun!
When the Socialists let go of the Democrat(ic) Party (or vice versa), or until things get That Damn Bad(tm).
That sounds stupid, but that's what's happening, and has since 2000. Electorates won't naturally elect foreign evil over domestic evil, unless the domestic evil is That Damn Bad. So the Democrats, in true Socialist fashion, will be primarilly concerned with consolidating their 'base, and waiting for enough voters to be angry enough with the blatant abuses to hand the Democrats the White House out of desperation.
Ironically, said "pinkocrats" are running afoul of term limits as much as anything else. Could you imagine if Bush Jr. was running for a third term? Fortunately, that isn't the case, so legitimate candidates have a nominal chance of nominating a useful candidate.
In fact, I'll go so far as to say the only hope the Republicans have of winning this election outright is to nominate a candidate that isn't (small-t) taliban-affiliated, and the only hope Democrats have of winning the election outright is to nominate a candidate that isn't Socialist-affiliated. Else, we will end up with a 3-way (or 4-way), and maybe some more Electoral College antics.
And if you see a Socialist in the near future, thank him/her for 6 years of Bush administration.
I know. Even if it's the same back-slapping, "shower federal dollars on the faithful" type of deal that goes on around here, at least it might eventually result in something useful.
And there's plenty enough waste from the paper industry out that way, to feed an ethanol operation indefinitely.
Whoops! They aren't using water, they're using another solvent of some kind. My mistake.
Actually, it might definitely be news, of the "better mousetrap" variety. The patent you've linked describes a low-temperature (45 C), enzymatic process with a third chemical (trifluoroethylbutyrate, in this case), to (effectively) curdle sucrose; the article describes mixing using salt, water, and heat to curdle glucose. The lack of added chemicals in the article's process means less byproduct afterward; I suppose the ionic nature of the dissolved salt makes for higher yields.
And for this particular salt, the process works at 100 C, which shouldn't even boil the (solute-laden) water. I think the only question is the usefulness of the resulting compound.
That depends entirely on the nature of "the corporate entity", and the people who run it.
Um, I'm talking about speculation and recovery of expected losses. There's no 'joining' about it.
...and those ISPs will have to control every hop between end users and customers. At some point, an ISP will interface with another that charges extra, and those charges will have to be passed down the chain.
Because the 'debate' has been cast in false frame of reference (arguing whether to "keep net neutrality", while defining the term as a function of content), the networks win, and win big. Basically, they'll get the ability to control/tax most/all portions of the economy of which Internet is a part. This means stupid profit, at our expense, and I'm looking to invest in the players to recoup my losses in some way.
So, who are the players nowadays? I haven't kept track, although I figure Quest is still around doing wholesale bandwidth, and anyone that provides digital service between any two points on the network will "benefit."
I call it hedge instead of profit, because the loss of freedom will outweigh any actual monetary gain from investing properly.
If I quit trying to figure out how to save the world, I'll be able to find my keys? I think I'm going to go hibernate for a few months. See y'all at New Year's. :)
The bullshit that the two actions are somehow directly related, that's what.
You know what? When Mexico goes nuclear with an eye on Venezuela, then your comparison will be more than bullshit.
Considering the people in this thread that are claiming the northwest Europe isn't downrange from Iran, while using the European countries in between as proxies, I can't say I'm surprised to see someone slip a decade or two.
And, how would this hypothetical "neutrality" be violated by interceptor batteries?
You know, if the world were flat, you and your friends in this thread would probably have a point.
However, the world is round, and "Most of Europe" is is not relevant in this case. The part of Europe behind the interceptors is. Specifically (from Iran's point of view): most of Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and (probably the actual beneficiary in this case) the UK and Ireland.
Really? ...got military bases as a result of "disarming" ten years ago? Bullshit.
While I don't think it's practical (or even possible, actually) to boot Russia from the G-8, your agenda is really not welcome.
We did not spend 50 years of Cold War to bend over and take it up the ass from whatever bat-form the commies have taken these days. So, as long as your kind are calling the shots in one major party, the other party will have a blank check to elect the worst possible candidate, just like 2000 and 2004.
It looks like LJ pacified our taliban. This is the point where you take your posts elsewhere. Standing around and bitching about it indicates that you'd like to remain a member, so it's a matter of pacification to retain your eyes and bytes.