Do you think that maybe, just maybe, the studio might have emphasized those points for mass appeal? Or should they have run down the plot in the trailer for you?
Trailers aren't designed to tell the story (which is where Wheadon's talent is), it's there to get the most butts in the seats. Give the movie a damn chance before you write it off based on the trailer.
It wouldn't be so hard, except we aren't allowed to kill anybody except the guy with the rifle (of course he has no cares about who he kills). We could easily get the job done with cheaper technology and firebombing the entire city into a pile of ashes. Ironic, we spend billions on defense to kill less people.
In theory, you've got an excellent point. But in reality, in war, innocent people die, no matter how much you spend. This is something that people all to often forget. So far, 12,000-15,000 innocent Iraqi citizens/civilians have died as a result of the war in Iraq. You're completely right, it's good that we're not firebombing Baghdad...but there is usually an alternative to war that will cost far less money, US soldier deaths, and civilian casualities.
I agree with you now...but what's funny is that when the "lamp" iMacs came out I thought they were much uglier than the original looking iMacs--I completely take that back, now. iMac designs tend to grow on you; I'm interested to see if this one'll do the same. I'd guess it has something to do with them being so damn iconic. No other computer model of any brand has the same recognition as the iMac--I think we'll all get more used to this design and it will no longer look as funny with time as we get a chance to learn and love their little perks.
I haven't seen the movie in a long, long time, but I seem to remember Dante dying at the end. How the heck are they going to make a sequel to that?
Dante did die in the original ending, but the actual release of the movie did not include that part. The focus groups for the movie didn't like that ending, so the movie really ends with Dante closing the shop and Randall throwing his handmade "I assure you, we're open!" sign inside saying "you're closed now"--(I think...that was from memory)--with them both still very alive.
the upcoming one year anniversary of Apple's iTunes
-1 redundant
Have we come to the point, with "monthly anniversaries" and similar perverted uses, that the actual meaning of "anniversary" has to be explained?
Oxford Dictionary: The yearly return of a noteworthy date... [L anniversarius returning yearly, f. annus year + versus turning + -arius -ARY1; used as n. in med.L anniversaria (sc. dies day), -arium (sc. festum feast); cf. (O)Fr. anniversaire.]
By the definition you provide, "one year anniversary" is not redundant. A two year or three year anniversary still fits the definition--there's nothing wrong with clarifying that this is the first "yearly return of a noteworth date."
One thing you may want to look into is supporing Instant Runoff Voting. You can get some information about it here. It has been shown to be successful in places such as Papua New Guinea with an error less than that of US Presidential elections (yeah, what a high standard of comparison...). It allows people to vote their mind without worrying about a slightly lesser evil not getting their vote and losing to a greater one.
Basically, it works like this: You rank the candidates in order and your first choice gets your first vote. All the votes are counted and the candidate with the least votes is eliminated. If the candidate eliminated is your first choice, then your vote goes to the second candidate on your list. This process continues until only one candidate is left, and they are then elected. (See the link above for a better explanation...)
I also support "Instant Runoff Voting." IRV offers a cost-effective way of insuring that the winning candidate is preferred by a majority of voters; it encourages voters to vote their wishes and not their fears; it promotes greater voter turnout and positive campaigning.
I seriously believe that implimenting a system such as this is the best way to get out of the Kang "Go ahead, throw your vote away." mentality about 3rd party candidates that America seems to have. Hell, even I feel that way in this next election.
Why have two screens? Why not have one long screen?
Well, I'd imagine this way they can make it foldable. Being able to easily carrying things in a pocket is HUGE in today's gadget world of cell phones, iPods, and digital cameras. While adding functionality is great, many consumers have size in mind. The iPod mini isn't Apple's current best selling item just because you can get it in pink...
No, there are 5 books in the trilogy. He said "other 4".
To be technical like you, however, since "tri" means 3 and "logos" means word, a trilogy can only have 3 words. Any longer works will need to find a new name. Now go away, kneebiter.
Well, to really be technical (and increasingly more off-topic), that's not entirely true. The word logos (as used by Herodotus and Thucydides among several others) can mean a story or tale. It was used to differentiate a story both from mere fable (muthos, from which our word 'myth' comes from) and from a historical text (historia).
That's not to say that it wasn't funny...it's just so hard not to be a pedantic bitch.
Also, the HHGTTH is officially called a trilogy. It's funny. Ha ha.
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Do you think that maybe, just maybe, the studio might have emphasized those points for mass appeal? Or should they have run down the plot in the trailer for you? Trailers aren't designed to tell the story (which is where Wheadon's talent is), it's there to get the most butts in the seats. Give the movie a damn chance before you write it off based on the trailer.
I agree with you now...but what's funny is that when the "lamp" iMacs came out I thought they were much uglier than the original looking iMacs--I completely take that back, now. iMac designs tend to grow on you; I'm interested to see if this one'll do the same. I'd guess it has something to do with them being so damn iconic. No other computer model of any brand has the same recognition as the iMac--I think we'll all get more used to this design and it will no longer look as funny with time as we get a chance to learn and love their little perks.
Damn right!
...Hitler was actually elected.
(It's just a joke!)
Here's a story about the REAL ipod killer
Basically, it works like this: You rank the candidates in order and your first choice gets your first vote. All the votes are counted and the candidate with the least votes is eliminated. If the candidate eliminated is your first choice, then your vote goes to the second candidate on your list. This process continues until only one candidate is left, and they are then elected. (See the link above for a better explanation...)
If this sounds like something you'd like instituted, contact your senators and representatives!
Furthermore, support candidates such as Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich who have declared their support for IRV. As he says in his platform:
I seriously believe that implimenting a system such as this is the best way to get out of the Kang "Go ahead, throw your vote away." mentality about 3rd party candidates that America seems to have. Hell, even I feel that way in this next election.Peace.
That's not to say that it wasn't funny...it's just so hard not to be a pedantic bitch.
Also, the HHGTTH is officially called a trilogy. It's funny. Ha ha.