This has been around for centuries. The latest refinement was by Sicilian doctors in New York and was known as the "You didn't see nuttin" technique. With persistent memories, they employed the "whack" method.
I curious about a particular aspect of global warming: is the temperature increase constant? In other words, do nighttime temperatures rise the same amount as daytime and do winter temperatures rise as much as summer temperatures?
It's not a trivial matter. If summer temperatures were to stay constant, but winter to rise you get one set of consequences, while summer increasing and winter staying the same results in another set. My understanding of radiated heat is that the lows (winter and nighttime) should increase faster than the highs (even if they all increase).
In a time honored tradition, he could start a flame war over a trivial aspect of the existing lolcatgenerator, then decide to fork the code. If you're going to do something useless, might as well piss as many people off as possible before doing something redundant.
Point well taken. But I don't forget the receiver and usually assume that my writing won't be clear. In fact, I review what I write with something like your list in mind. Even for casual conversations. The point isn't so much to avoid miscommunication (which I concede emoticons can help with), but to improve myself. To make what I write more interesting and less based on a least common denominator.
Sort of like walking to the store instead of driving. More difficult, wastes time, but good exercise. My writing may still suck, but a little less so.
On the other hand, I made a conscience decision nearly 2 decades ago never to use emoticons to insure that they never become a crutch. Limiting myself that way forces me to pay close attention to what I write. Did I convey the correct information? In the correct tone? I have to write more, and more slowly. But I feel I am, overall, a better writer for doing so.
Installs or running? A lot of folks are debating what counts as an install. "Running" is a bit suspect as well.
Ultimately it's like trying to whip up excitement about 1 billion infections of herpes. Or do they mean active blisters? Either way, it's still herpes.
IIRC, the airlines prefer to wireless over wired connection for several reasons. The same number of wireless access points as ethernet ports requires less wiring and saves weight (antenna overhead as opposed to running cable to every seat). Putting hardwired ports shows some real commitment by Quantas since they would have to retrofit seats (which I guess they are already if they are providing power).
Some rules make sense on their own (don't kill, don't steal). The rest I prefer to grade on an entertainment scale. I don't want life to be all lollipops and rainbows. A few challenges, even arbitrary, spice things up (the very definition of 99% of all video games).
So a better question might be: is the taboo entertaining? Nudity taboo? Sure. I'd hate to get bored with nudity by having it show up all the time. Broadcast dirty word taboo? Maybe. Sort of funny listening to people creatively swear rather than just use the same old boring words.
Then again, I'm warped enough to think the $50 million spent investigating Clinton was money well spent... based on entertainment value. At less than 20 cents per person, it kept people occupied with jokes, debates, etc for years. If my government can't serve me, it better damn well entertain me. And I got my money's worth that time. I'm a tad bit disappointed with "security theater" though, including it's spin-off: Iraq theater of war.
Our college had a strong tradition of yelling "asshole" at the ref or opposing players over and over for several minutes at basketball games. At home one weekend, watching the game, my brother asked "Why are they yelling 'airball' over and over? He made the shot." Still makes me chuckle. But to your point, how to you hold 5,000 screaming fans accountable?
He will be referred to in broadcasts as -beep- Cheney. There has not been a formal decision yet, but broadcasters would be well advised to refer to the president as Mr. -beep- to avoid retroactive fines.
1) comms/antenna dome http://science.howstuffworks.com/predator1.htm
2) pusher prop planes can be more efficient (eliminate prop wash leads to less drag)
3) V-tail planes use two fins in place of three to reduce drag and weight. Can reduce radar signature in some instances. Original predator used this. But there must have been reason to flip them and add a third fin, keeping some semblance to the original (able to use existing parts and avionics?).
4) same reason camera/laser designators stick out on manned aircraft (including your local news chopper): wider field of view for the swiveling optics. Sometimes it's worth adding a bit of drag if you don't have to fly the aircraft all wonky just to see something.
drat, should have previewed before the previous post. Sorry.
1) comms/antenna dome (url:http://science.howstuffworks.com/predator1.ht m)
2) pusher prop planes can be more efficient (eliminate prop wash leads to less drag)
3) V-tail planes use two fins in place of three to reduce drag and weight. Can reduce radar signature in some instances. Original predator used this. But there must have been reason to flip them and add a third fin, keeping some semblance to the original (able to use existing parts and avionics?).
4) same reason camera/laser designators stick out on manned aircraft (including your local news chopper): wider field of view for the swiveling optics. Sometimes it's worth adding a bit of drag if you don't have to fly the aircraft all wonky just to see something.
Worked with a guy who did something similar to real world stuff. He'd turn around people's filing cabinets and put fake handles on the "front." I never saw it (they were integral to the desk when I worked there), but apparently quire a few people fell for it.
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It was done about 6 years ago in several cities, including Albuquerque. It was even shown on Discovery channel or something._ 4/ai_80224599
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0IGP/is_10
This has been around for centuries. The latest refinement was by Sicilian doctors in New York and was known as the "You didn't see nuttin" technique. With persistent memories, they employed the "whack" method.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_hard_disk_ drives
I curious about a particular aspect of global warming: is the temperature increase constant? In other words, do nighttime temperatures rise the same amount as daytime and do winter temperatures rise as much as summer temperatures?
It's not a trivial matter. If summer temperatures were to stay constant, but winter to rise you get one set of consequences, while summer increasing and winter staying the same results in another set. My understanding of radiated heat is that the lows (winter and nighttime) should increase faster than the highs (even if they all increase).
Anybody able to shed some light?
"Darl, this floor is filthy. We can't afford buckets or cleaning supplies. But the tongue in your big mouth should do."
A win-win: He gets to keep his job, the duties are just redefined.
Dang it! I was all set to throw a plank across the creek behind my house. Now I've got to get out my math books or die in the effort. Curse you!
In a time honored tradition, he could start a flame war over a trivial aspect of the existing lolcatgenerator, then decide to fork the code. If you're going to do something useless, might as well piss as many people off as possible before doing something redundant.
Lots of aliens are having sex that normally wouldn't. "Grashnar, hold me! I don't want to die a virgin!"
Point well taken. But I don't forget the receiver and usually assume that my writing won't be clear. In fact, I review what I write with something like your list in mind. Even for casual conversations. The point isn't so much to avoid miscommunication (which I concede emoticons can help with), but to improve myself. To make what I write more interesting and less based on a least common denominator.
Sort of like walking to the store instead of driving. More difficult, wastes time, but good exercise. My writing may still suck, but a little less so.
On the other hand, I made a conscience decision nearly 2 decades ago never to use emoticons to insure that they never become a crutch. Limiting myself that way forces me to pay close attention to what I write. Did I convey the correct information? In the correct tone? I have to write more, and more slowly. But I feel I am, overall, a better writer for doing so.
I said better, not good.
Installs or running? A lot of folks are debating what counts as an install. "Running" is a bit suspect as well.
Ultimately it's like trying to whip up excitement about 1 billion infections of herpes. Or do they mean active blisters? Either way, it's still herpes.
IIRC, the airlines prefer to wireless over wired connection for several reasons. The same number of wireless access points as ethernet ports requires less wiring and saves weight (antenna overhead as opposed to running cable to every seat). Putting hardwired ports shows some real commitment by Quantas since they would have to retrofit seats (which I guess they are already if they are providing power).
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I hope the wireless catches on now that my cell phone is wi-fi VOIP (http://cincinnatibell.com/consumer/wireless/home
Some rules make sense on their own (don't kill, don't steal). The rest I prefer to grade on an entertainment scale. I don't want life to be all lollipops and rainbows. A few challenges, even arbitrary, spice things up (the very definition of 99% of all video games). So a better question might be: is the taboo entertaining? Nudity taboo? Sure. I'd hate to get bored with nudity by having it show up all the time. Broadcast dirty word taboo? Maybe. Sort of funny listening to people creatively swear rather than just use the same old boring words. Then again, I'm warped enough to think the $50 million spent investigating Clinton was money well spent ... based on entertainment value. At less than 20 cents per person, it kept people occupied with jokes, debates, etc for years. If my government can't serve me, it better damn well entertain me. And I got my money's worth that time. I'm a tad bit disappointed with "security theater" though, including it's spin-off: Iraq theater of war.
Our college had a strong tradition of yelling "asshole" at the ref or opposing players over and over for several minutes at basketball games. At home one weekend, watching the game, my brother asked "Why are they yelling 'airball' over and over? He made the shot." Still makes me chuckle. But to your point, how to you hold 5,000 screaming fans accountable?
Sad to think the only redeeming thing about radio is the 4 letter words. Those NPR shock jocks will have to resort to news or something now.
He will be referred to in broadcasts as -beep- Cheney. There has not been a formal decision yet, but broadcasters would be well advised to refer to the president as Mr. -beep- to avoid retroactive fines.
1) comms/antenna dome http://science.howstuffworks.com/predator1.htm
2) pusher prop planes can be more efficient (eliminate prop wash leads to less drag)
3) V-tail planes use two fins in place of three to reduce drag and weight. Can reduce radar signature in some instances. Original predator used this. But there must have been reason to flip them and add a third fin, keeping some semblance to the original (able to use existing parts and avionics?).
4) same reason camera/laser designators stick out on manned aircraft (including your local news chopper): wider field of view for the swiveling optics. Sometimes it's worth adding a bit of drag if you don't have to fly the aircraft all wonky just to see something.
drat, should have previewed before the previous post. Sorry.
1) comms/antenna dome (url:http://science.howstuffworks.com/predator1.ht m)
2) pusher prop planes can be more efficient (eliminate prop wash leads to less drag)
3) V-tail planes use two fins in place of three to reduce drag and weight. Can reduce radar signature in some instances. Original predator used this. But there must have been reason to flip them and add a third fin, keeping some semblance to the original (able to use existing parts and avionics?).
4) same reason camera/laser designators stick out on manned aircraft (including your local news chopper): wider field of view for the swiveling optics. Sometimes it's worth adding a bit of drag if you don't have to fly the aircraft all wonky just to see something.
Worked with a guy who did something similar to real world stuff. He'd turn around people's filing cabinets and put fake handles on the "front." I never saw it (they were integral to the desk when I worked there), but apparently quire a few people fell for it.
Good catch. I was responding to the original poster's 40 GB comment and totally forgot it was actually 40 Gb/s.
Good news for granny then. She gets to be online 8 times as long. Unfortunately with a much slower connection.
All of which is still displayed on a screen. So now it's just a very interactive movie.
I don't think you'll get much fiber optic cable trading 2 copper pennies for it.
Sure, for all of .25 seconds each month. Then she's maxed her 10 GB/mo download limit and has to wait another 30 days.
How about lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and ice for a nice margIrita.
They could ask for a refund or replacement claiming the screen scratches too easily.