Say you're on a two lane road (that is one lane in each direction) which allows overtaking.
All that would be needed to overcome that particular scenario would be an allowance for short bursts above the speed limit. Also, lanes that allow passing are generally only placed in areas where you have a clear view of the road ahead.
Suppose insurance companies were able to gain access to data this could produce, and started factoring your on-road alertness into their rate
And why shouldn't they? If you drive half-asleep/drunk/retarded, your rates *should* go up, and insurance companies should be able to access any relevant info about your driving habits in order to determine your rates.
It's getting to the point where simply being inconspicuous with deviant/dangerous behavior is no longer sufficient to avoid the consequences, and I say good. I think that if you drive drunk, or speed, or drive erratically, you should get a ticket regardless of whether or not a cop happens to be present at the time. And yes, I'm talking about equipping cars with devices that can detect such crimes. Too many people confuse this with an issue of privacy or civil rights, but I don't believe it to be. Such a thing would merely serve to lift the veil of obscurity that many people tend to hide behind as they threaten the lives of those around them.
I think that we should actually blame the company, who is putting labels on their product which overstate the technology.
A couple of years ago, I purchased a Linksys USB 1.1 ethernet adapter, and it really bothered me that it was labeled as being 10/100. It's somewhat misleading since USB 1.1 tops out at 12Mb/s. I find it difficult to believe anything I read on the packaging of most computer products.
I was pleased to see you at the potluck last night. Your casserole was fabulous - you'll simply have to share the recipe with me sometime.
The Schmidts seem like very nice people. It's so wonderful to see such a happily married couple these days. I really do wish them all the best.
Are we still on for the motor trip up to the city this weekend? I know this great little place that I think you'll just love. Anyway, I hope to hear from you soon.
Epson has a "3.8-inch Photo Fine LCD" at a resolution of 212 ppi. Assuming that's the diagonal, and extrapolating from the photo that gives a size of about 6"x3.5"
Not to nitpick, but the dimensions of the screen are 4:3, and with a diagonal dimension of 3.8", the W/H dimensions are approximately 3" x 2.25" (those exact values produce a diagonal dimension of 3.75").
I'd even be happier if at this point, you show up at a drive-up area, swipe your credit card, and your order is loaded in your car for you.
Albertson's already provides that service (for a fee - about US$7 I believe). In fact, for a little extra, they'll even deliver the items to your house, but orders have to be placed at least a day ahead of time.
They also need to adhere to their stated aims, as purchasers of stock have bought on the basis of these aims.
Perhaps, but when their stock splits multiple times and still continues to maintain a respectable trading price (as with MSFT), I doubt many shareholders will care. Keep in mind that shareholders are also for-profit entities.
And what better proof of that than actual widespread adoption... oh wait.
The fact of the matter is that the FOSS versions of core software available for Windows (or Mac) systems are simply not up to par. The Gimp comes somewhat *close* IMO to Photoshop, but aside from perhaps Open Office, there are very few applications that are anywhere close to being as mature as their Windows equivalents (personal finance software for example). Until Linux has the support of quality, intuitive, and inexpensive software, it is never going to stand a chance with the average desktop user.
-Go to the grocery store's website.
-Pick out all of the items I would like to purchase (prices listed).
-Recieve an order number.
-Go to the store.
-Enter order number into shopping cart.
-Shopping list (sorted by location) is displayed on an LCD attached to cart and items are stricken as they are placed in the cart.
That would be the end of browsing around and spending 5 mins trying to decide whether you really need that twin-pack of Spam or not.
You know what would really be useful on shopping carts? Calculators.
Even better, barcode scanners that read out the price of each item in your cart and keep a running total. It'd be nice to catch the pricing "errors" before you get the the checkout stand.
you must be new here. Linus has done some amazing things
Really? From what I understand, he merely started a now ~15 y/o approximate clone of a pre-existing OS that is still not ready for widespread adoption on desktop systems (despite what many would have you believe).
Did you know you can fertilize your lawn with used motor oil? I didn't know please explain or point me to your journal that does.
It's a reference to the movie Fight Club. At one point in the movie, a few people vandalize a billboard by painting over it with that question (in an attempt at social terrorism).
There are so many people subject to racism and mindless stereotypes that I don't think this would constitute a major change from the current situation.
Well, I'm going off on a different issue here, but I think that as soon as we're able to engineer certain traits into people, there's no going back. It'll start with the prevention of birth defects and diseases, then perhaps minor vanity traits such as eye and hair color, and finally personality, disposition, and atheleticism. I fear that we will be able to engineer "superior" people, and that will lead to a whole new type of prejudice (and unfortunately, it might actually have some merit).
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Say you're on a two lane road (that is one lane in each direction) which allows overtaking.
All that would be needed to overcome that particular scenario would be an allowance for short bursts above the speed limit. Also, lanes that allow passing are generally only placed in areas where you have a clear view of the road ahead.
Rumor has it that because Steve Jobs is slightly hard of hearing, he insisted on the extra volume.
I was under the impression that Jobs needed the extra volume to help drown out the flashbacks.
Suppose insurance companies were able to gain access to data this could produce, and started factoring your on-road alertness into their rate
And why shouldn't they? If you drive half-asleep/drunk/retarded, your rates *should* go up, and insurance companies should be able to access any relevant info about your driving habits in order to determine your rates.
It's getting to the point where simply being inconspicuous with deviant/dangerous behavior is no longer sufficient to avoid the consequences, and I say good. I think that if you drive drunk, or speed, or drive erratically, you should get a ticket regardless of whether or not a cop happens to be present at the time. And yes, I'm talking about equipping cars with devices that can detect such crimes. Too many people confuse this with an issue of privacy or civil rights, but I don't believe it to be. Such a thing would merely serve to lift the veil of obscurity that many people tend to hide behind as they threaten the lives of those around them.
I think that we should actually blame the company, who is putting labels on their product which overstate the technology.
A couple of years ago, I purchased a Linksys USB 1.1 ethernet adapter, and it really bothered me that it was labeled as being 10/100. It's somewhat misleading since USB 1.1 tops out at 12Mb/s. I find it difficult to believe anything I read on the packaging of most computer products.
At least voter registration and turnout is going up.
Unfortunately, if the election is tampered with, it doesn't matter how many people turn up to vote....
Dear Eva,
I was pleased to see you at the potluck last night. Your casserole was fabulous - you'll simply have to share the recipe with me sometime.
The Schmidts seem like very nice people. It's so wonderful to see such a happily married couple these days. I really do wish them all the best.
Are we still on for the motor trip up to the city this weekend? I know this great little place that I think you'll just love. Anyway, I hope to hear from you soon.
Lovingly yours,
Adolf
youre a huge fucking faggot
Dark Tipper, is that you?
The VCF founder will also be appearing on G4TechTV's "The Screen Savers" this Tuesday, October 19th, to demonstrate some of his favorite artifacts."
Kinda redundant, huh?
Epson has a "3.8-inch Photo Fine LCD" at a resolution of 212 ppi. Assuming that's the diagonal, and extrapolating from the photo that gives a size of about 6"x3.5"
Not to nitpick, but the dimensions of the screen are 4:3, and with a diagonal dimension of 3.8", the W/H dimensions are approximately 3" x 2.25" (those exact values produce a diagonal dimension of 3.75").
I'd even be happier if at this point, you show up at a drive-up area, swipe your credit card, and your order is loaded in your car for you.
Albertson's already provides that service (for a fee - about US$7 I believe). In fact, for a little extra, they'll even deliver the items to your house, but orders have to be placed at least a day ahead of time.
They also need to adhere to their stated aims, as purchasers of stock have bought on the basis of these aims.
Perhaps, but when their stock splits multiple times and still continues to maintain a respectable trading price (as with MSFT), I doubt many shareholders will care. Keep in mind that shareholders are also for-profit entities.
This could make the carts a great target.
Solution:
Proximity sensors and shape-charge explosives.
its ready for widespread adoption
And what better proof of that than actual widespread adoption... oh wait.
The fact of the matter is that the FOSS versions of core software available for Windows (or Mac) systems are simply not up to par. The Gimp comes somewhat *close* IMO to Photoshop, but aside from perhaps Open Office, there are very few applications that are anywhere close to being as mature as their Windows equivalents (personal finance software for example). Until Linux has the support of quality, intuitive, and inexpensive software, it is never going to stand a chance with the average desktop user.
I'd be happy with this scenario:
-Go to the grocery store's website.
-Pick out all of the items I would like to purchase (prices listed).
-Recieve an order number.
-Go to the store.
-Enter order number into shopping cart.
-Shopping list (sorted by location) is displayed on an LCD attached to cart and items are stricken as they are placed in the cart.
That would be the end of browsing around and spending 5 mins trying to decide whether you really need that twin-pack of Spam or not.
You know what would really be useful on shopping carts? Calculators.
Even better, barcode scanners that read out the price of each item in your cart and keep a running total. It'd be nice to catch the pricing "errors" before you get the the checkout stand.
"merely" indeed, troll.
No troll. My point was that his contribution to Linux (aside from having conceived of it) seems largely overrated.
"If I have seen further it is by standing on ye shoulders of Giants." --Isaac Newton
Linux as it is today is a culmination of the talents of many people in addition to Linus - both before and after he got involved.
you must be new here. Linus has done some amazing things
Really? From what I understand, he merely started a now ~15 y/o approximate clone of a pre-existing OS that is still not ready for widespread adoption on desktop systems (despite what many would have you believe).
And yes, I use Linux.
what with the fact that we connect male-female sockets together and even have kinky master-slave role playing stuff.
So that's what I've been doing wrong... I guess 'cable select' doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
If there was any one company I would trust to "Do no evil", it would be Google.
Not that I necessarily disagree with you, but on what basis do you make that claim? Google is in fact a for-profit corporation after all.
Did you know you can fertilize your lawn with used motor oil? I didn't know please explain or point me to your journal that does.
It's a reference to the movie Fight Club. At one point in the movie, a few people vandalize a billboard by painting over it with that question (in an attempt at social terrorism).
Buying one of those rockets these days is a sure-fire way to get a puppet regime installed in your living room.
There are so many people subject to racism and mindless stereotypes that I don't think this would constitute a major change from the current situation.
Well, I'm going off on a different issue here, but I think that as soon as we're able to engineer certain traits into people, there's no going back. It'll start with the prevention of birth defects and diseases, then perhaps minor vanity traits such as eye and hair color, and finally personality, disposition, and atheleticism. I fear that we will be able to engineer "superior" people, and that will lead to a whole new type of prejudice (and unfortunately, it might actually have some merit).
Jude Law called... he wants your girlfriend back.
Is that some Gattaca reference?
The Puritans were Christians. They wanted to "purify" the Anglican Church.
The distinction was intentional.... Many modern Christians seem to act like anything but.
As we legislate based on dogma, many other countries are passing us by in science and technology.
Hence the folly of having a government run by Christians, in a country founded (and somewhat populated) by puritans.