However (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this), having more data to work with will make your overall predictions and observations better. Yes, having a thermometer bring in a reading of 65 degrees when it's really 35 outside can be a problem. But it seems that most inaccuracies would be blatant enough that they could be rejected as such. It would seem that any variance that is minuscule enough to not be noticed would not affect the accuracy very much.
Funny, I always used to think this (corporate lobbying) was a bad thing. But now that it's for something I care about, I'm all for it!
I realize you jest, but this is really a double edged sword.
On the one hand you'll see them battling out for getting rid of censorship of gaming, which is a good thing.
On the other hand you'll see them battling out for making the DMCA even tighter than it already is. As much as we like to point fingers at the RIAA, and MPAA, Nintendo and Sony have both leveraged quite a few government resources in the past to do raids of copyright violators. As for Microsoft, well, they seem to like DRM just as much as anybody. How will Slashdotters react to having a PAC lobbying to "protect" intellectual property that they actually care about?
But why, if I can go to one retailer that has most of the content available in the wild, would I go to multiple studios websites, paying each of them different prices and subscription fees?
No, they're not giving people a reason to pirate. Let me give you an example: There were two movies I wanted to view last weekend. One was I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, the other was The Simpsons. To see Chuck it would have cost me $8.25, because it's only playing at the most expensive theatre in town. To see The Simpsons it only cost me $5. What did I do? I downloaded a copy of Chuck and I went to the theatre to watch The Simpsons. It was simply that the cost outweighed the benefit. Had Chuck cost only $5, they might have some of my money right now.
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"
Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...) "Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental...
You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each and
every person at the table.)
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math.
I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
I make my students stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, because we live in the United States of America.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.
(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.) "Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...
You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make?"
THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER YOU KNOW.
(And everyone on your mailing list, for that matter).
THERE IS MUCH TRUTH IN THIS STATEMENT:
"Teachers make every other profession."
I wanted to let you know that your new video downloads service appears to be broken, as it requires me to install spyware to continue. I hope you fix this problem soon, I would love to be able to try your new service. Thanks!
It should probably be noted that Mozilla as a project has been around longer than one year. It's just the Mozilla Foundation that's celebrating its 1 year anniversary.
When Netscape collapsed back in 2002(?), the Mozilla project that is was based on lost its primary supporter. AOL and others got together and ponied up the dough to get the Foundation started, and Mozilla took on a life of its own....Life After Netscape.
That sounds a lot like the "recycling" program that was started by the city I lived in south of Dallas.
Every Wednesday was trash day and Thursday's were recycling day. However, the folks across the alley were in a different zone and had their trash picked up on Thursday. So, the trash guys would drive down the alley, pick up everyone's trash/recyclables and dump it into one big truck.:-P
The use of the verb "score" probably comes from the description of keeping score of the game, or scoring. When the player serves for an ace, it's scored as one and the player may be described in the past tense as "scoring" an ace.
Actually, if what others are saying is correct, physical attributes are exactly the reason they want registration.
Others will probably move to the Washington Post's scheme, which IIUC, is trying to serve the reader ads based on where they're from. Specifically, whether or not they're from the D.C. area.
Slashdot Mirror
However (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this), having more data to work with will make your overall predictions and observations better. Yes, having a thermometer bring in a reading of 65 degrees when it's really 35 outside can be a problem. But it seems that most inaccuracies would be blatant enough that they could be rejected as such. It would seem that any variance that is minuscule enough to not be noticed would not affect the accuracy very much.
On the one hand you'll see them battling out for getting rid of censorship of gaming, which is a good thing.
On the other hand you'll see them battling out for making the DMCA even tighter than it already is. As much as we like to point fingers at the RIAA, and MPAA, Nintendo and Sony have both leveraged quite a few government resources in the past to do raids of copyright violators. As for Microsoft, well, they seem to like DRM just as much as anybody. How will Slashdotters react to having a PAC lobbying to "protect" intellectual property that they actually care about?
Mod parent up!
Please????
But why, if I can go to one retailer that has most of the content available in the wild, would I go to multiple studios websites, paying each of them different prices and subscription fees?
No, they're not giving people a reason to pirate. Let me give you an example: There were two movies I wanted to view last weekend. One was I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, the other was The Simpsons. To see Chuck it would have cost me $8.25, because it's only playing at the most expensive theatre in town. To see The Simpsons it only cost me $5. What did I do? I downloaded a copy of Chuck and I went to the theatre to watch The Simpsons. It was simply that the cost outweighed the benefit. Had Chuck cost only $5, they might have some of my money right now.
Does this mean we need more piracy in the US to bring the price down?
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"
Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...) "Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental...
You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.)
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math.
I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
I make my students stand to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, because we live in the United States of America.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.
(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.) "Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...
You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make?"
THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER YOU KNOW.
(And everyone on your mailing list, for that matter).
THERE IS MUCH TRUTH IN THIS STATEMENT:
"Teachers make every other profession."
Here's a copy of a letter I wrote to Wal-Mart through their email us page on their website.
. gsp?cu_heading=8
http://www.walmart.com/cservice/cu_commentsonline
Subject: 7. Report Site Problem
Dear Walmart,
I wanted to let you know that your new video downloads service appears to be broken, as it requires me to install spyware to continue. I hope you fix this problem soon, I would love to be able to try your new service. Thanks!
Instead of clicking on the "date" column, click on "message threads" again.
It should probably be noted that Mozilla as a project has been around longer than one year. It's just the Mozilla Foundation that's celebrating its 1 year anniversary.
When Netscape collapsed back in 2002(?), the Mozilla project that is was based on lost its primary supporter. AOL and others got together and ponied up the dough to get the Foundation started, and Mozilla took on a life of its own....Life After Netscape.
Wow, nice little workaround... I love it!!
/.'s actually readable all the time!
Thanks a bunch, this is much better than reloading slashdot 10 times over on my 24kpbs dial-up connection.
Whoo-hoo!
Me!
You mean to tell me you've only gotten 1 email from slashdotters since you posted your notice?
Don't you mean, open a new tab and copy the url into the location bar? ;-)
At least the Rangers are better than the Mets this year. All it took was the removal of the highest paid player in the history of sports.
Go figure.
That sounds a lot like the "recycling" program that was started by the city I lived in south of Dallas.
:-P
Every Wednesday was trash day and Thursday's were recycling day. However, the folks across the alley were in a different zone and had their trash picked up on Thursday. So, the trash guys would drive down the alley, pick up everyone's trash/recyclables and dump it into one big truck.
I'm pretty sure you can go either way on this.
The use of the verb "score" probably comes from the description of keeping score of the game, or scoring.
When the player serves for an ace, it's scored as one and the player may be described in the past tense as "scoring" an ace.
Just my $0.02
Actually, if what others are saying is correct, physical attributes are exactly the reason they want registration.
Others will probably move to the Washington Post's scheme, which IIUC, is trying to serve the reader ads based on where they're from. Specifically, whether or not they're from the D.C. area.
Man, don't say that.
About 2 months ago I installed a 250GB WD drive for multimedia. The last thing I need is that thing croaking!