This is a bit of a worry, but I don't know how well they would go trying to buy out something like Linux, or another open source program with many different distributions. I can see something like OpenOffice being bought out, but I think of the Linux community as almost as diverse as the bitTorrent community, in that there are many people who work to make Linux better, without getting paid for it, and work on many different distributions. To try to buy out Linux would be like trying to make a completely unh4x0rable program or something similar, the community's going to find some way to get around it. Still, this is not good news for Open Source programs with only a couple of different distributions, or several that are all controlled by one company or whatever. At least we hopefully don't have to worry too much about losing Linux or any such, though, due to the amount of different distributions and non-centralised community...
They usually need to stop when they hit their target, though. Unless they're like gamma rays or something... It's not speed that kills, it's the rapid decrease of speed:P
Close your left hand over your right lower arm. Now turn move your hand left and right, up and down, flex the muscles... that thing moves a lot. The shin likewise has muscles and two bones in it. Apparently the sporters like this flexible thing better than rigid protectors, so it seems to help.
Anyone else find it ironic that only one person pointed out that it's not just your knees that move in your legs?:P
I got a mental image of some guy walking into a book store, picking a book and pretending to read it while he scanned the entire thing over a half hour and a cup of coffee...
I agree with your logic, actually; they can't tell for sure that it had feathers or hair, so they figure they can't tell for sure that it didn't either and because they want it to so much, they feel they can infer that it must have.
At the same time, many people are going to assume that the scientists in charge are right because they feel that they must know what they're talking about... I know because I assumed they were right, before someone challenged that view.
That's a good point, but it's not because of a lack of food in the world, but that it's not distributed to poor people. If money was used for the distribution of food directly to starving people, then it could potentially be fixed.
At the same time, I do think space programs are good things, and Science in general is great, but I was just saying that money is often used in vain things instead of doing something that might actually make a difference to a significant amount of people's lives.
I think that it depends on your definition of maturity. Saying that the brain takes 25 years to fully mature is basically saying that after 25 years, you've finished aging mentally. I'd say that using this information to say that someone who's 25 is definitely more mature than someone who is 18 is an immature view in itself.
That's not to say, of course, that 25 year olds are not often more mature than 18 year olds. At the same time, the mere physical age of ones brain is not the only factor to take into consideration when evaluating someones maturity. Environmental factors, for example, make up a big part of any one persons maturity level, or personality in general.
But what am I saying? We all know that every single 18 year old, without exception, is an immature, boozing, sex-addict.:P
While the Uberman sleep plan does have an awesome name, I would highly recommend not trying this sleep schedule. Apart from what's already been stated about building up a sleep debt from this and such, 30 minutes of sleep at a time is usually only enough for the first two phases of sleep, which are light and, although you will likely feel refreshed after this small amount of sleep (good for napping), it is not a viable alternative to a proper sleep schedule.
A complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes and includes four stages of non-REM sleep and a stage of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. I read a comment saying some people do not experience REM sleep. The fact of the matter is, if you are sleeping normally, part of your sleep cycle does include REM sleep, in which dreams are most realistic and the brains creativity peaks. Do not think that if you can't remember having any dreams, that you did not have any. Everyone has dreams, every sleep cycle, but the brain tends to erase the dreams you have after each one, if you don't wake up after each cycle.
Anyways, it's late, so I'm going to bed... Hopefully I'll have some cool dreams:P.
While that would be nice, most of the world's photosynthesis is done by phytoplankton in the ocean. So while a forest would contribute a little, if all of the ocean's phytoplankton aren't doing a good enough job, I doubt a forest will produce a significant amount of oxygen in comparison.
Still, though, it seems that ethanol is a better solution. By what margin, I don't know.
When I first read the headline, I assumed this was saying something about money being germ-ridden from being handled by so many different people over such a long period of time. I was going to mention that I've always been wary of eating or any such after I've touched money if I haven't washed my hands in between. Similarly, I was going to mention that, if/when credit completely replaces money it will probably be safer to use, hygienically. That's pretty much irrelevant now, but I'm still saying it because I feel that it's important.
At the same time, this is still a great example of the effects of globalisation, and it kind of shows how the smarter we get (and the more our population grows), the worse off we may be...
I can't say this is surprising news, there's been talk of 45nm chips for a while now, so I suppose the time has finally come when someone makes one. At the same time, it's still early tech so what are we supposed to do with this news?
"Hey, Intel's making 45nm chips!"
"Yum, what flavour?"
"Er... Internets?"
Seriously though, I know this is a step forward, but someone tell me when either vendor starts actual production on these chips
This new development both scares and encourages me. This is a step forward in surveillance, which involves watching people, eventually probably watching all of us. Fortunately, though, that would have an upside in that people can't get away with things when they're caught red handed... Unless they have some really good lawyers. Anyways that's just my two cents.
Reminds me of a Simpsons episode "Hello Homer, it's me, KITT from Knight Rider"
Seriously though, this is a great advance in technology, but will it still be as funny to listen to? It's always fun typing in words into speech recognition programs and listening to the unexpected results!
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I find it ironic that the only people likely to care about this apparent decline in US Scientists is us, the Science types.
yeh that's what I meant, I must not have made it obvious...
You know you're good when they build a 2600 metre long wall in your honour.
This is a bit of a worry, but I don't know how well they would go trying to buy out something like Linux, or another open source program with many different distributions. I can see something like OpenOffice being bought out, but I think of the Linux community as almost as diverse as the bitTorrent community, in that there are many people who work to make Linux better, without getting paid for it, and work on many different distributions. To try to buy out Linux would be like trying to make a completely unh4x0rable program or something similar, the community's going to find some way to get around it. Still, this is not good news for Open Source programs with only a couple of different distributions, or several that are all controlled by one company or whatever. At least we hopefully don't have to worry too much about losing Linux or any such, though, due to the amount of different distributions and non-centralised community...
They usually need to stop when they hit their target, though. Unless they're like gamma rays or something... It's not speed that kills, it's the rapid decrease of speed :P
Anyone else find it ironic that only one person pointed out that it's not just your knees that move in your legs? :P
I got a mental image of some guy walking into a book store, picking a book and pretending to read it while he scanned the entire thing over a half hour and a cup of coffee...
They'd have to rename their work folder "pr0n" to keep people from getting suspicious...
Ironically, all of those things listed under "Intel looks beyond the microchip" are based on microchips.
Evidence finally found to support conspiracy theorists' claims of rats plotting world domination.
At the same time, many people are going to assume that the scientists in charge are right because they feel that they must know what they're talking about... I know because I assumed they were right, before someone challenged that view.
Considering it's a fossil, I'd say they look at the bones...
I believe the preferred term is "made redundant".
At the same time, I do think space programs are good things, and Science in general is great, but I was just saying that money is often used in vain things instead of doing something that might actually make a difference to a significant amount of people's lives.
So we can divert funds to keep a space shuttle running, but we can't divert funds to keep people in countries outside America alive?
Yep, it was a joke. I also know plenty of people who were quite mature and responsible when they were eighteen...
Bah, Bill Gates is such a liar! "640K should be enough for anybody", my eye!
That's not to say, of course, that 25 year olds are not often more mature than 18 year olds. At the same time, the mere physical age of ones brain is not the only factor to take into consideration when evaluating someones maturity. Environmental factors, for example, make up a big part of any one persons maturity level, or personality in general.
But what am I saying? We all know that every single 18 year old, without exception, is an immature, boozing, sex-addict. :P
A complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes and includes four stages of non-REM sleep and a stage of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. I read a comment saying some people do not experience REM sleep. The fact of the matter is, if you are sleeping normally, part of your sleep cycle does include REM sleep, in which dreams are most realistic and the brains creativity peaks. Do not think that if you can't remember having any dreams, that you did not have any. Everyone has dreams, every sleep cycle, but the brain tends to erase the dreams you have after each one, if you don't wake up after each cycle.
Anyways, it's late, so I'm going to bed... Hopefully I'll have some cool dreams :P.
If I found a Sub way under the ocean I'd try to get something to eat, too...
Still, though, it seems that ethanol is a better solution. By what margin, I don't know.
At the same time, this is still a great example of the effects of globalisation, and it kind of shows how the smarter we get (and the more our population grows), the worse off we may be...
"Hey, Intel's making 45nm chips!"
"Yum, what flavour?"
"Er... Internets?"
Seriously though, I know this is a step forward, but someone tell me when either vendor starts actual production on these chips
This new development both scares and encourages me. This is a step forward in surveillance, which involves watching people, eventually probably watching all of us. Fortunately, though, that would have an upside in that people can't get away with things when they're caught red handed... Unless they have some really good lawyers. Anyways that's just my two cents.
Seriously though, this is a great advance in technology, but will it still be as funny to listen to? It's always fun typing in words into speech recognition programs and listening to the unexpected results!