Wow. Amazing. I happen to own a 93 Escort wagon. It's my "commute" car... Nobody ever wants to ride with me, though, because the inside of my car smells like... FROSTY PISS.
The article is by Cory Doctorow, who is very well known and respected.
First, it's hardly an "article", it's a single paragraph followed by a direct excerpt of the blog post by the offended author.
Secondly, neither Doctorow nor the offended author provide any proof whatsoever. None.
Now, this is only speculation, but perhaps Apple had an issue with the cover art, which is a rip-off of the For Dummies series of books? Publishers that copyright issues seriously.
But, since the author has provided no evidence to support her screed, it's really a non-story.
There are dozens and dozens of books that both "mention" Amazon, and have Amazon as their primary subject, many being books on how to publish on Amazon or otherwise make money on Amazon. Many authors publish on both Apple and Amazon.
Folks, use some common sense: Apple simply could not get away with this type of policy. And there is not reasonable reason why they would want to.
Without seeing the actual email traffic, we can't know for sure, but possibly it's a shitty book? Maybe there where technical issues that this woman didn't understand? Maybe there where copyright issues with parts of the content? Who knows?
I'm inclined to believe that this woman is either jumping to conclusions and doesn't feel like she should have to follow some process that Apple has requested, or like others have said, a stupid PR stunt.
There is simply no proof that this woman's claims are true. In fact there is a lot of evidence that her book was rejected for some other reason.
Since we do not get to see the actual email traffic from Apple, we have only the author's "paraphrased" quotes. How accurate are they? We can only speculate.
This is really a non-story about an author who is angry about a rejection notice. An author who gets bent out of shape whenever they get a rejection notice, will be a VERY angry author indeed.
There is not test or proof that they are 100% virus free. The test can only show that there is a high STATISTICAL probability that they MIGHT be virus free.
I'm really not sure why this is an issue. Sure, there are situations where people have an expectation of privacy. But if you are transmitting data through the air in a public space, isn't it fair game? If you don't want people to look at it, shouldn't you encrypt?
"You see, by tying a string to the end of our, eh, selves, we can pull it out at the urinals literally hands-free and thereby eliminate the need to wash our hands, cutting time spent in the restroom by over 93%!"
Most state health laws *requre* hand washing when using the restroom, little strings don't cut it.
This is a PR nightmare for McDonald's and they're only making it worse.
Nonsense. I read a number of newspapers and Internet news sites, and this is the first I've heard of it, and like most people, really don't care that much. I frequent Burger King (Home of the Whopper), but I think that realistically, only a very tiny number of McDonald's customers know about this, and of those, few care.
Why use toilet paper at all? Just wash yourself with soap and water. It's what a lot of folks in Asia do and it's just as hygienic (probably more so) than paper.
Bullshit.
Turds do not slide cleanly from your ass, and often what exits your rear end can not be described as turds at all. Unless you like walking around with shit soaking into your underwaear (assuming you waer it), you need to wipe your ass.
One day soon, the set-top box or the TV itself will sense and communicate the proximity and number of viewers back to the Mothership. It will not be possible to disable this "feature", either with manual controls / software, or taping over a sensor... Opening up the TV / box and physically disabling the feature will brick your account... Didn't you read the contract and TOS you signed?
Finnegan's Wake is not accessible to a high school english student, and it was never intended to be.
Well, snoot snoot!
But seriously, apperently it's not even "accessible" to most dedicated English Lit wonks, either. Most descriptions written by the highly edgeumakted run in circles and leap at random when trying to describe this work. In other words, most people accross the board just don't understand this piece of abstract art.
And much of the abstract art out there is simply crap.
Everyone seems to assume it's a "master work" simpy because nobody can understand it.
Maybe it's just a bad book?
It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING!
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The 300 km/h Superbus
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· Score: 5, Interesting
First of all, the "thing" at the web site referenced is not a bus, itâ(TM)s a stretch limo. For example, the article goes on to say "The bus, which is better described as a sex-oozing cigarette-car..." Itâ(TM)s not a bus.
Secondly, yes, I like the idea of a 200 MPH bus. As long as it is mechanically fixed in some way to a dedicated road â" maybe with something like a continuous piece of metal to guide it and prevent it from careening into space...
Lastly, what's with the link to some advert-laden page-view magnet, instead of a direct link to the website of the project in question? Does Slashdot employ editors anymore? Did they ever?
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Wow. Amazing. I happen to own a 93 Escort wagon. It's my "commute" car... Nobody ever wants to ride with me, though, because the inside of my car smells like... FROSTY PISS.
The article is by Cory Doctorow, who is very well known and respected.
First, it's hardly an "article", it's a single paragraph followed by a direct excerpt of the blog post by the offended author.
Secondly, neither Doctorow nor the offended author provide any proof whatsoever. None.
Now, this is only speculation, but perhaps Apple had an issue with the cover art, which is a rip-off of the For Dummies series of books? Publishers that copyright issues seriously.
But, since the author has provided no evidence to support her screed, it's really a non-story.
Mod parent up.
There are dozens and dozens of books that both "mention" Amazon, and have Amazon as their primary subject, many being books on how to publish on Amazon or otherwise make money on Amazon. Many authors publish on both Apple and Amazon.
Folks, use some common sense: Apple simply could not get away with this type of policy. And there is not reasonable reason why they would want to.
Without seeing the actual email traffic, we can't know for sure, but possibly it's a shitty book? Maybe there where technical issues that this woman didn't understand? Maybe there where copyright issues with parts of the content? Who knows?
I'm inclined to believe that this woman is either jumping to conclusions and doesn't feel like she should have to follow some process that Apple has requested, or like others have said, a stupid PR stunt.
There is simply no proof that this woman's claims are true. In fact there is a lot of evidence that her book was rejected for some other reason.
Since we do not get to see the actual email traffic from Apple, we have only the author's "paraphrased" quotes. How accurate are they? We can only speculate.
This is really a non-story about an author who is angry about a rejection notice. An author who gets bent out of shape whenever they get a rejection notice, will be a VERY angry author indeed.
Should make it easier for security forces to track down those fomenting sedition, apostasy, gayness, etc.
"Gayness" is a politically incorrect term, and in any case homosexuality is a politically protected class.
Mr Coward, Mr. Anonymous Coward - please report to the Thought Control Center for Politically Correct Thought Retraining.
The Carrousel awaits you...
Is that like the buffet at Old Country Buffet? Home of really really fat people and old coots like me? I'm there!
As to my Facebook account, it is strictly to be politic at work. My friends and family send me snail and email.
There is not test or proof that they are 100% virus free. The test can only show that there is a high STATISTICAL probability that they MIGHT be virus free.
I'm really not sure why this is an issue. Sure, there are situations where people have an expectation of privacy. But if you are transmitting data through the air in a public space, isn't it fair game? If you don't want people to look at it, shouldn't you encrypt?
...It is guaranteed that there will be remarks, double entendres and innuendos with huge potential of getting worse...
So you work with a bunch of unprofessional animals?
You should *already* have a policy that makes such comments and such a work environment unacceptable.
Let them know that this type of childish behavior is not only unacceptable, but will result in being canned.
End of sentence.
Unless they do something about their sky-high prices, I'll stick with the telocos.
Pay range for entry level agents in India is $200 - $350/month Where are these cheap Americans that will work for $1.75/hour?
That may be so, but American companies that contract with Indian outsource firms are *certainly* paying more than that.
"You see, by tying a string to the end of our, eh, selves, we can pull it out at the urinals literally hands-free and thereby eliminate the need to wash our hands, cutting time spent in the restroom by over 93%!"
Most state health laws *requre* hand washing when using the restroom, little strings don't cut it.
I was only following orders......
...when I turned on the gas that fired the ovens...
Dude, NO ONE cares. At least, no one that counts to Micky D's. In other words, GET A LIFE.
This is a PR nightmare for McDonald's and they're only making it worse.
Nonsense. I read a number of newspapers and Internet news sites, and this is the first I've heard of it, and like most people, really don't care that much. I frequent Burger King (Home of the Whopper), but I think that realistically, only a very tiny number of McDonald's customers know about this, and of those, few care.
Your first paragraph is entirely hyperbole.
Oh yes, let's shit in one receptacle, and then have our ass cleaned in another. Very efficient.
Yes, I know what a Bidet is, I have one. It's very sexual. But not very PRACTICAL
Why use toilet paper at all? Just wash yourself with soap and water. It's what a lot of folks in Asia do and it's just as hygienic (probably more so) than paper.
Bullshit.
Turds do not slide cleanly from your ass, and often what exits your rear end can not be described as turds at all. Unless you like walking around with shit soaking into your underwaear (assuming you waer it), you need to wipe your ass.
One day soon, the set-top box or the TV itself will sense and communicate the proximity and number of viewers back to the Mothership. It will not be possible to disable this "feature", either with manual controls / software, or taping over a sensor... Opening up the TV / box and physically disabling the feature will brick your account... Didn't you read the contract and TOS you signed?
You aren't supposed to know what color the Emperor's clothing is. You darn peasant.
Or whether or not his cat is dead...
Finnegan's Wake is not accessible to a high school english student, and it was never intended to be.
Well, snoot snoot!
But seriously, apperently it's not even "accessible" to most dedicated English Lit wonks, either. Most descriptions written by the highly edgeumakted run in circles and leap at random when trying to describe this work. In other words, most people accross the board just don't understand this piece of abstract art.
And much of the abstract art out there is simply crap.
Everyone seems to assume it's a "master work" simpy because nobody can understand it.
Maybe it's just a bad book?
First of all, the "thing" at the web site referenced is not a bus, itâ(TM)s a stretch limo. For example, the article goes on to say "The bus, which is better described as a sex-oozing cigarette-car..." Itâ(TM)s not a bus.
Secondly, yes, I like the idea of a 200 MPH bus. As long as it is mechanically fixed in some way to a dedicated road â" maybe with something like a continuous piece of metal to guide it and prevent it from careening into space...
Lastly, what's with the link to some advert-laden page-view magnet, instead of a direct link to the website of the project in question? Does Slashdot employ editors anymore? Did they ever?
Here it is: http://www.superbusproject.com/
Complete sets for all of these consoles are available through torrents
How do you load a Torrent onto an old Nintendo or Sega game box?
New account, 100% MS AstroTurf... One wonders...
I'm sorry, I'm channeling Joseph Smith right now...