I thought of Asimov first. With all the publicity of copyright and patent infringement here on/. and other places, I was thinking that "iRobot" will be sued because their Trademark, Copyright, or whatever infringes on the estate of Asimov. And if Asimov's estate is anything like Margret Mitchel's estate (see what happened with "Wind Done Gone"), we're gonna see a BIG fight!
However, Utah Unix company SCO could throw a monkey wrench into Lockheed's Linux plans. According to our source, Lockheed's lawyers "are like a deer in the headlights" because of SCO's legal threats over Linux usage.
I know an attorney (like everyone else) and if you threaten her with legal action she'll just laugh. Yes, it's expensive for us regular people, but it is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. After all, I would coutner-sue for something and settle out of court. Yes, yes, I know, it's sad that it has to come down to this, but that's the system - sue to bury he other guy ----and if he has the resources to fight you --- settle out of court.
He was cranky, wasn't overweght, and he never wanted to help. He was a contractor, making about $70/hour +/-. Anyway, the joke was, "if you needed help, get out your knee pads and KJ". Really! It wasn't frivolous shit either! It was access rights and things like that. We got to the point where we were trying to hack the system so that we wouldn't have to deal with him!
I was keeping in touch with this girl via email - she was cute! I was hoping for a chance and go "visit". Then, one day, she forwards me that "Test software and Bill Gates will give you $xxx!" I was afraid that she was taking it seriously and maybe she'd get ripped-off. I was trying to figure a way of telling her without making her feel stupid. So I reponded with something like, "You got one those too? Aren't those fraud spams funny? Ha Ha." She still felt stupid and apologized for sending me such a thing. I emailed her back trying let her know that it's hard to know what's legit, etc... don't feel bad...etc... End of story: she never emailed me again or had any other contact with me. Fucking Spam!
From what I remember from his VH-1 interview, he asks permission first as a courtesy to the artist who originally performed the music. But his producer swears up and down that they really don't need it, as in the mix up with Snoop Dog (He really didn't give permission, but Al thought he had it and did the parody anyway, royally pissing off Snoop. Snoop couldn't/didn't take legal cation.)
Not only that, but I would like to apploogize sometimes. There are times, for whatever reason, I'll do something stupid. Sometimes, especially here in Atlanta, traffic is so thick that you can't help doing someone stupid sometimes. It would be nice to somehow say "I'm sorry" to someone.
I also really like your idea about the tailgaters. There's no excuse. Nine times out of ten, when I see an accident on the side of the road, it's a rear end collision. The tailgaters are also the people who bitch about the high insurance rates too.
A rough cut of the disk disappeared from a recording studio in Nice during a photo shoot. The band was putting together the finishing touches.
The download probably won't be as good as the finished product. Then again, the finishing touches are probably a bunch of layered vocals, guitars, and whatnot, so the advance copy would sound more like a live version, no?
By being cynical, you're on the look-out. Let's face it, our politcians haven't exactly proven themselves to be the most forthright. By being naive, you'll just get schnookered everytime.
...the robot appears to be displaying quite different emotions.
I can just see it now, "It looks angry. Oh no! I wonder what I did to make it mad?" Robot changes positions. "It's happy! Now if I can only keep it happy." "Oh oh, it's looking mad again."
I have. Unfortunately, flying, renting cars, utility bills or anything else where a credit check is demanded are a problem. You won't be able to shop on the internet for that matter.
It's great though when you go CompUSA or some other store and they ask for your name, address, and phone #, I just say I'm paying cash, there's no need for me to give that info. If I'm in a bad mood, I just say "no". If they start giving some line about it, I don't argue or call the manager, I leave.
Austria. When I was there in 2000. There was some advertizing compaign that had naked people in shop windows. Yes, the woman was topless and you could see her boobs (no pubic areas though ). Ya know what? After a while, I didn't notice them (boobs). Mind you - she was hot!
So my point - other countries don't make a big deal out of nudity and nothing bad is happening to them. Is it? My question what's the real difference? Is it that we're, generally speaking, infantile or adolescent here in the U.S.? Or what?
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I thought of Asimov first. With all the publicity of copyright and patent infringement here on /. and other places, I was thinking that "iRobot" will be sued because their Trademark, Copyright, or whatever infringes on the estate of Asimov. And if Asimov's estate is anything like Margret Mitchel's estate (see what happened with "Wind Done Gone"), we're gonna see a BIG fight!
I know an attorney (like everyone else) and if you threaten her with legal action she'll just laugh. Yes, it's expensive for us regular people, but it is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. After all, I would coutner-sue for something and settle out of court. Yes, yes, I know, it's sad that it has to come down to this, but that's the system - sue to bury he other guy ----and if he has the resources to fight you --- settle out of court.
That's America!
You have some great points - enough for me to lose some karma points over too! This is my protest over your moderation.
He was cranky, wasn't overweght, and he never wanted to help. He was a contractor, making about $70/hour +/-. Anyway, the joke was, "if you needed help, get out your knee pads and KJ". Really! It wasn't frivolous shit either! It was access rights and things like that. We got to the point where we were trying to hack the system so that we wouldn't have to deal with him!
And, it is even faster than http://www.webster.com/ at least for those of us still on dial-up.
I was keeping in touch with this girl via email - she was cute! I was hoping for a chance and go "visit". Then, one day, she forwards me that "Test software and Bill Gates will give you $xxx!" I was afraid that she was taking it seriously and maybe she'd get ripped-off. I was trying to figure a way of telling her without making her feel stupid. So I reponded with something like, "You got one those too? Aren't those fraud spams funny? Ha Ha." She still felt stupid and apologized for sending me such a thing. I emailed her back trying let her know that it's hard to know what's legit, etc ... don't feel bad...etc ...
End of story: she never emailed me again or had any other contact with me. Fucking Spam!
From what I remember from his VH-1 interview, he asks permission first as a courtesy to the artist who originally performed the music. But his producer swears up and down that they really don't need it, as in the mix up with Snoop Dog (He really didn't give permission, but Al thought he had it and did the parody anyway, royally pissing off Snoop. Snoop couldn't/didn't take legal cation.)
I also really like your idea about the tailgaters. There's no excuse. Nine times out of ten, when I see an accident on the side of the road, it's a rear end collision. The tailgaters are also the people who bitch about the high insurance rates too.
from the way people drive now - without computer control.
The download probably won't be as good as the finished product. Then again, the finishing touches are probably a bunch of layered vocals, guitars, and whatnot, so the advance copy would sound more like a live version, no?
Make a claim that [insert feature] was stolen by Linux
Sue people/companies
Hopefully Profit!
Later on ...
Shareholders file a class action lawsuit against SCO.... I can dream, can't I?
Personally, I'd rather be cynical than naive
By being cynical, you're on the look-out. Let's face it, our politcians haven't exactly proven themselves to be the most forthright.
By being naive, you'll just get schnookered everytime.
I can just see it now, "It looks angry. Oh no! I wonder what I did to make it mad?"
Robot changes positions. "It's happy! Now if I can only keep it happy."
"Oh oh, it's looking mad again."
Ok, it's been a slow day.
"Oops! I need to capitalize, shift into second. Right pedal to tab right." Oh, you get the idea.
I have. Unfortunately, flying, renting cars, utility bills or anything else where a credit check is demanded are a problem. You won't be able to shop on the internet for that matter. It's great though when you go CompUSA or some other store and they ask for your name, address, and phone #, I just say I'm paying cash, there's no need for me to give that info. If I'm in a bad mood, I just say "no". If they start giving some line about it, I don't argue or call the manager, I leave.
Like when someone walks in on you? Masturbation is a sport!
So my point - other countries don't make a big deal out of nudity and nothing bad is happening to them. Is it?
My question what's the real difference?
Is it that we're, generally speaking, infantile or adolescent here in the U.S.? Or what?
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AND You had to get more degrees than a thermometer
2. How many of you think that "Apollo" is only a character on "Battlestar Gallactica"
I wonder how that program he uses measures some of our inside jokes and spellings. Like pr0n for porn? Or hax0r?
I stopped reading the article when I saw that the purpose was just to bash us.
The solution: Free Quebec!
Don't forget that "Jim" has to wrestle the biggest one in the middle of the mall.
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Missing Children in Canada: Where did they go.