I work as production manager for a toy company. I am responsible for product being in the correct location to ship, so I see every order.
Our sales Friday were the best ever for our "direct" business. Yesterday's orders (in front of me) are standard for the season, but nothing like "Black Friday".
The thing that I hate about Starbucks is that they burn the hell out of the coffee when they roast it. I can only guess this is so that it actually tastes like coffee after you fill it with a pound of cream and sugar.
Personally, I prefer SA to VC. I found Vice City to be immensely disappointing, since the whole 80's vibe made it (IMHO) corny.
I prefer GTA3 and SA, mostly because it's more realistic. I grew up in the 80's, and frankly, once was enough. I despised every radio station except the talk radio (LT was hysterical with the "Fit for Football")...
My only beef with SA was the dating aspect. I'm playing video games to ignore women's wishes...the last thing I want to to is jump through hoops for some chick, only to be "gimped"
I loved the re-enactment of the riots, loved the profanity, and taking over gang turf was a great addition. I grew up listening to hip-hop, and really enjoyed the whole "early 90's NWA" vibe.
Agreed. I am a huge Firefly fan, and I happily own the first season on DVD. I was anticipating this for months, went to opening night, and was disappointed.
It seemed to me like the script for the second season was crammed into two hours. I think that the movie lacked some of the subtlety of the series; I felt like the characters were caricatures of the ones in the show.
To me, the biggest appeal of the show was that they weren't "saving the universe", but getting into adventures while going about thier business. I suppose this development was inevitable, but I still didn't like it.
I was suprised that more/.ers weren't more critical of the movie. Reviews here were so glowing, I thought perhaps Apple had a hand in making the movie:)
The main problem with Office suites that aren't MS Office is that they are not 100% compatible with Word, Excel, etc.
Star Office, Open Office, this "in the works" Office...If they can't reliably open every MS Office document I work on at home, then it's of no use to me or most of the other Office users out there.
I've tried using Open Office, but the first time I took work home, spent a few hours of my "off" time on it, and then tried to open it at work on Office 2000 with no luck...I lost all interest in the Office alternatives.
Recently the screen on my laptop started wriggling, this isn't something I can fix,
The screen on my notebook got extremely "wriggly", and I was complaining about it to a friend. Turns out, there's two screw covers (rubber gasket deals), and when removed,the two screws underneath allow for the screen hinge to be tightened. I have a HP, so I can't speak for your notebook in particular, but both of my friend's Toshbia notebooks have the "screen tighteners" as well. It's worth a look before you pay someone to fix it.
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First, why don't you change jobs? Second, why don't you get an education so you can change jobs.
He's got a point there. I too worked in a factory, and it sucked. I understand that it's hard work and lame pay, but I worked my butt off, moved up the ladder, and now I'm the production manager. I have an office, and it's a decent-paying white collar job.
An acquantiance of mine asked me for a job. I offered him one in the factory. He was instanly dismissive, despite the fact he has NO education, and no work record to incdicate that he would last more than the first paycheck. He complained that he just "needs someone to give him a sweet job". He was less than pleased when I told him that you have to earn those.
I'm not implying anthing negative about the gp, but people don't do things for you. That's the "harsh realistic" truth.
I'm already not purchasing RIAA label music, and instead supporting artists who have the foresight to not get involved with labels who pay the wages of the RIAA.
How exactly does that work? If you don't want to suport WalMart, you can purchase the same exact items elsewhere. (Aside from "WalMart brand" products). If you like a particular artist,on a label that is part of the RIAA, how do you get their music? (And not "infringe" on a copyright?)
The article may be right about the 100-song limitation being Apple's fault, but all the other design flaws of the Rokr are the fault of Motorola and/or cell carriers, not Apple.
I think the biggest problem is that it looks like shit, and that is Apple's fault. While we geeks argue the technical aspects, the average person sees it and says "yeah, it's a phone." For this to be successful, it needs to stand out and be instantly recognized as an "iPhone".
The general public purchases things like this for status...and because it "looks cool". Had Apple designed it and had Motorolla manufacture it, then it might have been a much bigger deal. iPod white and polished metal, flip-style, and it becomes the most coveted phone to have, ever-even if it only holds 25 songs.
I'd guess that if Apple does introduce video to iTunes, it would be music videos. It would keep with the theme of a "music store". I think labels would be happy to sell something they spend a lot of money on and rarely sell; they may would be willing to price them cheaply enough for iTunes customers to consider buying.
Videos would be much smaller downloads, and would give Apple a way to test video-for-sale.
A good friend of mine is the GM of a Cinemark. He's told me repeatedly that they only make money on the concessions. The price that studios charge theatres is reflected in the high price of the ticket.
He's got no real reason to lie to me, since I get discounted tickets from him ($1.50 cheaper). I found this out when he was admonishing me for smuggling in Taco Bell...Granted, there's a decent margin on the snacks, but that's where the Theaters make their money.
As a big Firefly fan, I wonder if these scenes are from the movie, or if they're something made for "hype" only. I haven't seen any of the trailers yet, and I don't want to watch these if it's footage from the movie.
If these are some shorts that are excluisve of the movie content, I think it's a good idea. Fanboys can get their "fix" and not spoil anything.
I'd be all for this, should the advertisers change it a little. If I could see a billboard, find the product interesting, then "ask" the billboard for more information, I'd probably use it.
Otherwise, it's like a pop-up on your phone, asking if you'd like to see a pop-up ad.
I worked in a photo lab some years ago...we had a similar rule. If the photos in question were kiddie porn, you're getting turned in. (We checked the photos for color corrections, so we saw everything). If the photos were of anything besides kiddie porn...then it's none of our business. I thought it was a fair rule, and I don't think it would be unreasonable to apply in the situation cited in the article.
This is too true. My first thought when I read the headline was that I was going to go and grab a copy of OSX...and not at MicroCenter.
I would like to run OSX, and will end up biting the bullet and buying a Mac. But I sure wouldn't make the $2000 investment if I didn't have to. Granted, I really believe that Apple hardware is of superior quality, but my notebook is plenty current now, and no single program/OS is worth two grand.
I'm posting while waiting my turn in Madden 2006. Having a couple of games under my belt, it's great. I am a huge football fan (Go Browns!) and the revised rosters make the game. My friend plays with the Eagles, and has for years. When we saw that TO signed with them(Madden 2005), we couldn't wait to see what kind of difference was made in the results. Some people are sports fans, and with player movement, the game doesn't seem "right" without the players on the correct teams.
There's some interesting innovations to the passing game, but even if the gameplay and graphics are the same, I'll buy 2007 just for the updated rosters and player rankings.
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Our sales Friday were the best ever for our "direct" business. Yesterday's orders (in front of me) are standard for the season, but nothing like "Black Friday".
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6884 204&type=product&id=1095432669123/
The thing that I hate about Starbucks is that they burn the hell out of the coffee when they roast it. I can only guess this is so that it actually tastes like coffee after you fill it with a pound of cream and sugar.
Well, people who aren't connected to the internet can't make them money.
There is a co-op, implemented almost exactly the same from the original.
Agreed. I see the US giving up ICANN around the same time as Florida...
I prefer GTA3 and SA, mostly because it's more realistic. I grew up in the 80's, and frankly, once was enough. I despised every radio station except the talk radio (LT was hysterical with the "Fit for Football")...
My only beef with SA was the dating aspect. I'm playing video games to ignore women's wishes...the last thing I want to to is jump through hoops for some chick, only to be "gimped"
I loved the re-enactment of the riots, loved the profanity, and taking over gang turf was a great addition. I grew up listening to hip-hop, and really enjoyed the whole "early 90's NWA" vibe.
yes, I'm white, and aware of it too...:)
You got no business? Fuck you, pay me. You had a fire? Fuck you, pay me. The place got hit by lightning? Fuck you, pay me.
Maybe I should ask for a raise a little nicer?
It seemed to me like the script for the second season was crammed into two hours. I think that the movie lacked some of the subtlety of the series; I felt like the characters were caricatures of the ones in the show.
To me, the biggest appeal of the show was that they weren't "saving the universe", but getting into adventures while going about thier business. I suppose this development was inevitable, but I still didn't like it.
I was suprised that more /.ers weren't more critical of the movie. Reviews here were so glowing, I thought perhaps Apple had a hand in making the movie :)
Star Office, Open Office, this "in the works" Office...If they can't reliably open every MS Office document I work on at home, then it's of no use to me or most of the other Office users out there.
I've tried using Open Office, but the first time I took work home, spent a few hours of my "off" time on it, and then tried to open it at work on Office 2000 with no luck...I lost all interest in the Office alternatives.
General Grevious was definitely my favorite character in the new trillogy. Sadly, the movie doesn't do him justice.
Check out this http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000 BCE8Q4/qid=1128014938/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-1063 513-3388839?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846/
if you'd like to see the General at full strength (no cough) taking it to a group of Jedi.
The screen on my notebook got extremely "wriggly", and I was complaining about it to a friend. Turns out, there's two screw covers (rubber gasket deals), and when removed,the two screws underneath allow for the screen hinge to be tightened. I have a HP, so I can't speak for your notebook in particular, but both of my friend's Toshbia notebooks have the "screen tighteners" as well. It's worth a look before you pay someone to fix it.
He's got a point there. I too worked in a factory, and it sucked. I understand that it's hard work and lame pay, but I worked my butt off, moved up the ladder, and now I'm the production manager. I have an office, and it's a decent-paying white collar job.
An acquantiance of mine asked me for a job. I offered him one in the factory. He was instanly dismissive, despite the fact he has NO education, and no work record to incdicate that he would last more than the first paycheck. He complained that he just "needs someone to give him a sweet job". He was less than pleased when I told him that you have to earn those.
I'm not implying anthing negative about the gp, but people don't do things for you. That's the "harsh realistic" truth.
That's great, but then the artist doesn't get any money either. I want to pay for music because I want to remward the artist.
The value to me (the justification for parting with my cash) is that I want to reward the artist.
How exactly does that work? If you don't want to suport WalMart, you can purchase the same exact items elsewhere. (Aside from "WalMart brand" products). If you like a particular artist,on a label that is part of the RIAA, how do you get their music? (And not "infringe" on a copyright?)
I think the biggest problem is that it looks like shit, and that is Apple's fault. While we geeks argue the technical aspects, the average person sees it and says "yeah, it's a phone." For this to be successful, it needs to stand out and be instantly recognized as an "iPhone".
The general public purchases things like this for status...and because it "looks cool". Had Apple designed it and had Motorolla manufacture it, then it might have been a much bigger deal. iPod white and polished metal, flip-style, and it becomes the most coveted phone to have, ever-even if it only holds 25 songs.
http://www.ohhla.com/anonymous/puff_dad/nowayout/b enjamin.dad.txt
The truth hurts :)
Videos would be much smaller downloads, and would give Apple a way to test video-for-sale.
He's got no real reason to lie to me, since I get discounted tickets from him ($1.50 cheaper). I found this out when he was admonishing me for smuggling in Taco Bell...Granted, there's a decent margin on the snacks, but that's where the Theaters make their money.
If these are some shorts that are excluisve of the movie content, I think it's a good idea. Fanboys can get their "fix" and not spoil anything.
Otherwise, it's like a pop-up on your phone, asking if you'd like to see a pop-up ad.
I worked in a photo lab some years ago...we had a similar rule. If the photos in question were kiddie porn, you're getting turned in. (We checked the photos for color corrections, so we saw everything). If the photos were of anything besides kiddie porn...then it's none of our business. I thought it was a fair rule, and I don't think it would be unreasonable to apply in the situation cited in the article.
"Ain't no one above an ass kicking...You can find a reason to push an old man down a flight of stairs. You just don't do it."
I would like to run OSX, and will end up biting the bullet and buying a Mac. But I sure wouldn't make the $2000 investment if I didn't have to. Granted, I really believe that Apple hardware is of superior quality, but my notebook is plenty current now, and no single program/OS is worth two grand.
There's some interesting innovations to the passing game, but even if the gameplay and graphics are the same, I'll buy 2007 just for the updated rosters and player rankings.