The worst part is going from being a creative, contributing member of society to an over-the-hill guy that nobody needs. The most depressing thing is knowing that you have nothing useful to offer.
No, the depressing part is knowing that you could still be a creative, contributing member of society if you had the chance and that you still have so much to offer but no one is interested because of nothing more than your age.
In some areas it doesn't even need to involve a KP accusation. get caught taking a pee in an alley after an evening at the pub and you will end up on a sex offenders list, and that will kill your chances at any kind of decent job.
About a 5th of the way down is a good example of how insane the situation has become. If a person can get convicted by the picture in article what could a DA with an agenda do to you with the pictures you have of your kids in the bath tub?
Not much of a difference anymore. "Smart TVs" are just monitors with built in computers running one OS or another and a bunch of pre-installed run-on-start-up applications with the option of switching to an external input. Just like a dual input monitor.
Only need one input because i only use one, external HDMI switch handles the 6 signal sources. But yeah, for most people they are going to need more than one input, unless they have something like my setup.
https://entertainment.slashdot...
Not connecting it is an option, for now. My friend has a "smart" TV and loves all the built in apps. Though he is starting to get freaked out by the privacy issues that he's heard about.
I actually have more of a multimedia setup than he does with 3 game consoles, 2 computers, and a dedicated HTPC connected to my display. I only use one HDMI input on the TV/display, all the input switching and needed display functions (set has RS232 port for on/off/etc. control) are handled by an external HDMI switch and small SBC with some custom programming and I/O hardware to detect what hardware is active and to listen to the one remote that rules them all. I know its way more than most people need but it was fun to setup and only having the single remote is really nice. And it gives me total control over what third party software is running on my TV, none.
I just think a TV should be a TV, a simple display. The more software that gets crammed into it the more likely there is to be issues later.
But your totally correct to say it is all a matter of personal preference.
When they come out with a 4K display that is JUST a 4K display, not some super integrated multi-media hub with shit loads of built in software that will invade my privacy, a remote that has more buttons than NASA's mission control and almost requiring a network connection to just turn on.
I want a 4K display that has ONE input, that I will then connect to whatever multimedia system I choose.
When that happens I will get a new display, for now I'll stick with my plain HD TV till it burns out and I can't repair is anymore.
(Yeah, I know that is never going to happen but I can still dream.)
cheap motion activated mini camera hidden in a clock or other suitable spot. Ebay has them for US$10-20. Video quality may not be that great but it would be good enough for the task.
I would have to go with the "ignorant suck ups" option not shown.
I don't think there is any "do-gooding" going on with Fienstien and Burr as the "both" option would imply "ignorant do-gooder suck ups".
Considering that "Jedi" is now the name of a legally recognized religion it will be interesting to see what happens when Disney/Lucasfilm tries to get the followers to stop calling themselves "Jedis".
Good thing I stocked up on popcorn:)
I'd say her current context gives her current point of view more credibility.
Have to disagree with you on this.
Her current context is that she has a squad of Secret Service agents armed with a range of concealable weapons, including full auto SMGs, when ever she is in public. So she is still showing that she thinks its OK for her to have guns protecting her but that everyone else is just SOL.
I always have to ask how the question was phrased:
"Do you think the dark net, used by terrorists and pedophiles, should be shut down?" OR "Do you think the dark net, used by dissidents opposing totalitarian governments, should be shut down?" .
The problem with the mirror on Hubble was caused by a measuring device malfunctioning when they where grinding it. The backup mirror, a second complete mirror* that was made in case something went wrong with the first during manufacture, did NOT have the same issue. NASA dropped the ball by not testing both the mirrors and using the best one, which is SOP for a ground based observatory.
If the USA had built 5 Hubble telescopes odds are the the others would not have had any issues with their mirrors.
*The mirror is currently sitting in a crate in some storage facility.
My thinking is; Most connected items that are portable or IoT already use WiFi now so having a smaller connector wouldn't really be a benefit.
For the larger systems like desktops and servers there would be little to no benefit from the smaller connector.
A standard RJ45/8P8C connector/jack is already about as small as you can get it and still be able to see what your doing when you install them.
Currently the tools and connectors used for CAT X cabling are completely standardized and interchangeable with most of the telephone hardware still out there. Things like the line testers and punch down tools work on both systems so I have less I need to buy and carry when in the field working with mixed systems.
All the older hardware, the Smart TV's, the server patch panels, the home routers, hubs, etc. use the full size connector. I don't think people would be happy if they bought a new router and had to get all new cables to boot.
Just some of my thoughts on the subject, I'm sure there are going to many other valid reasons for and against that other commenters will bring up.
1 get photos of person.
2 use photos to create a skin for a Hi rez CG animation program
3.use CG animation program to trick authentication software.
4.Profit!
Having the "backing" of producers and directors is nice and all but lets not forget that it is the owners of the movie distribution companies that will have the final say. I suspect that if they do not get a sizable chink of that monthly fee to license the movies the MPAAFIA will shut Screening Room down so fast it will make your head spin. And that assumes they even allow the service to go live in the first place.
There is nothing in the linked article about the MS cross platform code being open source, or even free to use. I would bet the API needed for cross platform play.will be licensed, cheap at first but more expensive later.
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The worst part is going from being a creative, contributing member of society to an over-the-hill guy that nobody needs. The most depressing thing is knowing that you have nothing useful to offer.
No, the depressing part is knowing that you could still be a creative, contributing member of society if you had the chance and that you still have so much to offer but no one is interested because of nothing more than your age.
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In some areas it doesn't even need to involve a KP accusation. get caught taking a pee in an alley after an evening at the pub and you will end up on a sex offenders list, and that will kill your chances at any kind of decent job.
And lets not forget about people being charged because they have Anime images on their computer. And I'm not talking about the Hentai tentacle stuff.
http://beforeitsnews.com/eu/20...
About a 5th of the way down is a good example of how insane the situation has become. If a person can get convicted by the picture in article what could a DA with an agenda do to you with the pictures you have of your kids in the bath tub?
OK, yeah, technically, I want a monitor.
Not much of a difference anymore. "Smart TVs" are just monitors with built in computers running one OS or another and a bunch of pre-installed run-on-start-up applications with the option of switching to an external input. Just like a dual input monitor.
Only need one input because i only use one, external HDMI switch handles the 6 signal sources. But yeah, for most people they are going to need more than one input, unless they have something like my setup. https://entertainment.slashdot...
I can relate. As seen in my reply to another post on this thread.
https://entertainment.slashdot...
XBMC for the win :)
Not connecting it is an option, for now. My friend has a "smart" TV and loves all the built in apps. Though he is starting to get freaked out by the privacy issues that he's heard about.
I actually have more of a multimedia setup than he does with 3 game consoles, 2 computers, and a dedicated HTPC connected to my display. I only use one HDMI input on the TV/display, all the input switching and needed display functions (set has RS232 port for on/off/etc. control) are handled by an external HDMI switch and small SBC with some custom programming and I/O hardware to detect what hardware is active and to listen to the one remote that rules them all. I know its way more than most people need but it was fun to setup and only having the single remote is really nice. And it gives me total control over what third party software is running on my TV, none.
I just think a TV should be a TV, a simple display. The more software that gets crammed into it the more likely there is to be issues later.
But your totally correct to say it is all a matter of personal preference.
When they come out with a 4K display that is JUST a 4K display, not some super integrated multi-media hub with shit loads of built in software that will invade my privacy, a remote that has more buttons than NASA's mission control and almost requiring a network connection to just turn on.
I want a 4K display that has ONE input, that I will then connect to whatever multimedia system I choose.
When that happens I will get a new display, for now I'll stick with my plain HD TV till it burns out and I can't repair is anymore.
(Yeah, I know that is never going to happen but I can still dream.)
cheap motion activated mini camera hidden in a clock or other suitable spot. Ebay has them for US$10-20. Video quality may not be that great but it would be good enough for the task.
"The 9/11 commission confirmed that there is no evidence that the government of Saudi Arabia supported or funded Al Qaeda."
Then what are the Saudi's worried about?
ARGHH!!! Where are my mod points when I actually want them????
".. unless No Such Agency is willing to backdoor its own encrypted communications."
How many people think there won't be an exemption added to allow "authorized Federal agencies and their agents" to use encryption?
I would have to go with the "ignorant suck ups" option not shown. I don't think there is any "do-gooding" going on with Fienstien and Burr as the "both" option would imply "ignorant do-gooder suck ups".
Considering that "Jedi" is now the name of a legally recognized religion it will be interesting to see what happens when Disney/Lucasfilm tries to get the followers to stop calling themselves "Jedis". Good thing I stocked up on popcorn :)
I'd say her current context gives her current point of view more credibility.
Have to disagree with you on this.
Her current context is that she has a squad of Secret Service agents armed with a range of concealable weapons, including full auto SMGs, when ever she is in public. So she is still showing that she thinks its OK for her to have guns protecting her but that everyone else is just SOL.
seems like a scam to have to pay $85 to be treated like a citizen again.
Citizens don't get fingerprinted, interviewed and have to have a background check to fly.
I always have to ask how the question was phrased:
"Do you think the dark net, used by terrorists and pedophiles, should be shut down?"
OR
"Do you think the dark net, used by dissidents opposing totalitarian governments, should be shut down?"
.
The problem with the mirror on Hubble was caused by a measuring device malfunctioning when they where grinding it. The backup mirror, a second complete mirror* that was made in case something went wrong with the first during manufacture, did NOT have the same issue. NASA dropped the ball by not testing both the mirrors and using the best one, which is SOP for a ground based observatory.
If the USA had built 5 Hubble telescopes odds are the the others would not have had any issues with their mirrors.
*The mirror is currently sitting in a crate in some storage facility.
"A well balanced breakfast, being necessary to the health of the nation, the right of the people to keep and eat cereal, shall not be infringed.
Who has the right to eat cereal: a well-balanced breakfast, or the people?"
Quote from a slashdot Anonymous Coward in an older comment thread.
With only 256megs of ram, it is hard to do much with it."
Don't underestimate what you can do with 256M of RAM and a bit of imagination
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_embedded_computer_systems_on_board_the_Mars_rovers
No.
My opinion: leave it as is
My thinking is;
Most connected items that are portable or IoT already use WiFi now so having a smaller connector wouldn't really be a benefit.
For the larger systems like desktops and servers there would be little to no benefit from the smaller connector.
A standard RJ45/8P8C connector/jack is already about as small as you can get it and still be able to see what your doing when you install them.
Currently the tools and connectors used for CAT X cabling are completely standardized and interchangeable with most of the telephone hardware still out there. Things like the line testers and punch down tools work on both systems so I have less I need to buy and carry when in the field working with mixed systems.
All the older hardware, the Smart TV's, the server patch panels, the home routers, hubs, etc. use the full size connector. I don't think people would be happy if they bought a new router and had to get all new cables to boot.
Just some of my thoughts on the subject, I'm sure there are going to many other valid reasons for and against that other commenters will bring up.
1 get photos of person. 2 use photos to create a skin for a Hi rez CG animation program 3.use CG animation program to trick authentication software. 4.Profit!
Having the "backing" of producers and directors is nice and all but lets not forget that it is the owners of the movie distribution companies that will have the final say. I suspect that if they do not get a sizable chink of that monthly fee to license the movies the MPAAFIA will shut Screening Room down so fast it will make your head spin. And that assumes they even allow the service to go live in the first place.
There is nothing in the linked article about the MS cross platform code being open source, or even free to use. I would bet the API needed for cross platform play.will be licensed, cheap at first but more expensive later.