Frank Kachanoff, who studies evolution at the university’s department of psychology, had initially thought the presence of meat would provoke bloodlust, believing the response would have helped our primate ancestors hunt.
The way I see it, it seems simple. The hunt is over, the meat is gathered and prepared. Now it the time for calm. No need for bloodlust.
But she shouldn't have to file bankruptcy and ruin her credit, earning potential, and purchasing ability for god knows how many years, over 12 songs. that is retarded.
Things are only worth what people are willing to pay for them. For example, if I have a used car, and the Blue Book value is 5000, but in my area, let's say on Craigslist or Ebay motors, the same car with the same options and condition, are going for 3000, then the car is worth 3000 to me because that is all I can get out of it. I have never seen an individual sell a downloaded MP3 for any amount of money.
I can understand it if we were talking about someone who downloads these songs and sets up a street market table selling pirated CDs for 5.00 per copy as I have seen on the streets of other countries, but that isn't who is getting sued. The ones getting sued are Suzy Homemaker whose kids download some songs and share them with their friends. This is what I have seen. I have not seen anyone make money from downloaded mp3s or movies. It is ridiculous.
The reason for this is that it is the knee jerk reaction, when the politicians identify a problem, to legislate rather than repair a now outdated system. Why spend time and effort protecting the people when they can just legislate morality. None of these politicians give a damn about the people. They are only interested in the money gained from special interest interest groups that keep them in power. It is about remaining in power while appearing to do the right thing, and actually doing very little at all.
Sounds like you've never gotten a tattoo. Before you get one you build up all this inherent meaning and long-term significance to the tattoo. Afterwards, you realize that it's just a cool picture (or phrase, whatever) that you wanted. Even if times and tastes change it's a cool link to who you were back when you got it.
You are absolutely right...I have one, a picture of my ex-wife...People always ask, "You guys got divorced, don't you feel stupid now?" No...my experience with her shaped me permanently...just as all relationships shape shape us...This is no different...As I say, At least I got a cool tattoo out of the deal...You change your mind, your taste changes but you will always love your ink, so long as you get it for the right reasons...
On a side note, I wish I had thought of it. I would love to get some cool math tatted on...Now I can't cause it isn't original...Maybe I will find something original...Tats have to be original..They are addictive...I have met very few in my life (and I am career military, the breeding ground of testosterone overdosed A-type personalities that LOVE TATTOOS!) that actually "hate their tattoos" it is more likely that they wish they had done something different or thought it though better.
One problem is that this may actually pass. It is unfortunate for all the reasons listed above. They are all quite valid. But what bothers me is that Homeland Security will have unfettered access to IRS data on US CITIZENS. Sorry, but isn't Homeland Security supposed to protect the US? I thought it was the FBI's job to spy on us. They needing help that we haven't heard of? Could be because they have better computers with all the money that was poured into DHS over the last few years.
This seems to me to be another step toward tighter control on the American People. Am I paranoid? probably. But just because I am paranoid doesn't mean that the world isn't out to get me. Two things can be right at the same time.
Look, I will pay as much for a linux loaded laptop as the next guy will for a Vista loaded laptop and smile while doing it because I know that M$ isn't getting a dime of my money. Hell, I won't even buy an Xbox. I am just happy that I have a choice. That is all. Before, you really didn't have an easy choice. You had to pay the windows tax and that was that. Yeah, there was an article a while back that showed you how to get out of paying it since you were going to load Linux up on it anyway, but you shouldn't have to do all that. You should have a choice, even if there are few who takes that route.
While the reactor on a aircraft carrier might provide power for the 1000 crewmen and motors,...
Actually for a carrier with an air wing on board you are looking at about 6500 people and equipment. This IS a city. There are actually jobs on board for every trade that exists in a major city with the exception of veterinarian and mortician.
Thank GOD I don't have to do that shit anymore. I finally gave up on even my legal copy of XP and I use strictly Debian Linux. I haven't been asked for the first license key or anything. Funny how that works. And, you know, contrary to popular belief, My computer hasn't exploded, my pets haven't turned on me and I haven't missed a day of slashdot.
Precisely, there is X amount of productivity that you are expected to achieve in a day. The way I see it, superior sustained performance is not that difficult. If you can do that and surf for a bit during the day, like I am now, then who cares. But on the other hand, you take away one of the only things that make it tolerable there then morale goes down, then productivity follows.
I personally feel that certain sites should be restricted because you are going to have that jackass that is going to surf porn at work. If they get into one and it is obvious that they were surfing and not just an oops this link took me here and I immediately closed out that window, then fire them, for unprofessional behavior, or for violation of internet usage policy or whatever code of conduct that you hold your employees to. It really is that simple.
I, for one, am extremely glad that Adobe snatched up Macromedia before M$ did. I love working with Flash, and Dreamweaver is heads and shoulders above Frontpage. However, My main concern was that if MS had gotten to it, they would have fracked up something really good for everyone.
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That is what I have been doing so far. Personally, I don't use windows if I don't absolutely have to (at work I have no choice.) Even with all the precautions they use at work, I still see a considerable amount of spyware that accumulates from multiple users on the network. There has to be a better way to control spyware on winboxen.
You are right. I don';t know anyone who uses a limited account for themselves in windows. They may make limited accounts for their kids, but not for themselves. It is too much a pain in the ass. However, spyware doesn't care if the user has admin rights or not, it still get's in on my kids accounts. My kids will tell me that their computer runs too slow because of the spyware, and I tell them that I didn't know because my laptop runs Debian..Sorry HA
I personally LOVE Open Source Software. I use it exclusively, and am not above paying for software that I like. I personally think that these developers have every right to put these things in their programs and then warn the user when they run the setup. They really shold warn the user! Blaming the software companies for the user doing something illegal is as ridiculous as blaming the gun manufacturers for firearm related homicide, but you see that every day too. Liberals are killing us with their, "We have a right to free stuff!" philosophy. By the same token, developers have the right to protect their intellectual property...If they so choose. If you want to give away the source code then do it and license it under the GPL, if you want to charge for it, then do so, and protect yourself how you see fit. It is the decision of the user to try to install the pirated software. I have used serials for several pieces of software, and if it had screwed up my home folder, then it was my own fault. You do not have the right to steal. You can be punished for being stupid.
I was wondering.. Now, I understand that Intel is trying to drum up some business. Ok, fine..but I also understand that there is a natural progression to evrything, and without getting into religion, there is an evolution to things as well. That being said, was not a major part of the history of the Internet the direct result of a collaboration of Digital, Intel and Xerox (DIX)?
If so, (and I could be confusing my facts here), but does it not make sense that such a collaboration be necessary to evolve the Internet into it's next state?
Also, it seems to me that the whole other network overtop of the Internet amounts to little more than a bandaid on a sucking chest wound.
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Why would they pat down the pilots? If the guy flying the plane wants it to crash, it will just crash. He doesn't need nail clippers.
The way I see it, it seems simple. The hunt is over, the meat is gathered and prepared. Now it the time for calm. No need for bloodlust.
But she shouldn't have to file bankruptcy and ruin her credit, earning potential, and purchasing ability for god knows how many years, over 12 songs. that is retarded.
Things are only worth what people are willing to pay for them. For example, if I have a used car, and the Blue Book value is 5000, but in my area, let's say on Craigslist or Ebay motors, the same car with the same options and condition, are going for 3000, then the car is worth 3000 to me because that is all I can get out of it. I have never seen an individual sell a downloaded MP3 for any amount of money. I can understand it if we were talking about someone who downloads these songs and sets up a street market table selling pirated CDs for 5.00 per copy as I have seen on the streets of other countries, but that isn't who is getting sued. The ones getting sued are Suzy Homemaker whose kids download some songs and share them with their friends. This is what I have seen. I have not seen anyone make money from downloaded mp3s or movies. It is ridiculous.
The reason for this is that it is the knee jerk reaction, when the politicians identify a problem, to legislate rather than repair a now outdated system. Why spend time and effort protecting the people when they can just legislate morality. None of these politicians give a damn about the people. They are only interested in the money gained from special interest interest groups that keep them in power. It is about remaining in power while appearing to do the right thing, and actually doing very little at all.
Marketing BS, I agree. Are we trying to make Wonder Woman's invisible jet a reality?
Sounds like you've never gotten a tattoo. Before you get one you build up all this inherent meaning and long-term significance to the tattoo. Afterwards, you realize that it's just a cool picture (or phrase, whatever) that you wanted. Even if times and tastes change it's a cool link to who you were back when you got it.
You are absolutely right...I have one, a picture of my ex-wife...People always ask, "You guys got divorced, don't you feel stupid now?" No...my experience with her shaped me permanently...just as all relationships shape shape us...This is no different...As I say, At least I got a cool tattoo out of the deal...You change your mind, your taste changes but you will always love your ink, so long as you get it for the right reasons... On a side note, I wish I had thought of it. I would love to get some cool math tatted on...Now I can't cause it isn't original...Maybe I will find something original...Tats have to be original..They are addictive...I have met very few in my life (and I am career military, the breeding ground of testosterone overdosed A-type personalities that LOVE TATTOOS!) that actually "hate their tattoos" it is more likely that they wish they had done something different or thought it though better.
One problem is that this may actually pass. It is unfortunate for all the reasons listed above. They are all quite valid. But what bothers me is that Homeland Security will have unfettered access to IRS data on US CITIZENS. Sorry, but isn't Homeland Security supposed to protect the US? I thought it was the FBI's job to spy on us. They needing help that we haven't heard of? Could be because they have better computers with all the money that was poured into DHS over the last few years. This seems to me to be another step toward tighter control on the American People. Am I paranoid? probably. But just because I am paranoid doesn't mean that the world isn't out to get me. Two things can be right at the same time.
Look, I will pay as much for a linux loaded laptop as the next guy will for a Vista loaded laptop and smile while doing it because I know that M$ isn't getting a dime of my money. Hell, I won't even buy an Xbox. I am just happy that I have a choice. That is all. Before, you really didn't have an easy choice. You had to pay the windows tax and that was that. Yeah, there was an article a while back that showed you how to get out of paying it since you were going to load Linux up on it anyway, but you shouldn't have to do all that. You should have a choice, even if there are few who takes that route.
Sounds like they just made windows illegal.
Thank GOD I don't have to do that shit anymore. I finally gave up on even my legal copy of XP and I use strictly Debian Linux. I haven't been asked for the first license key or anything. Funny how that works. And, you know, contrary to popular belief, My computer hasn't exploded, my pets haven't turned on me and I haven't missed a day of slashdot.
If you don't renew your license each year, your websites will stop woking.
Precisely, there is X amount of productivity that you are expected to achieve in a day. The way I see it, superior sustained performance is not that difficult. If you can do that and surf for a bit during the day, like I am now, then who cares. But on the other hand, you take away one of the only things that make it tolerable there then morale goes down, then productivity follows.
I personally feel that certain sites should be restricted because you are going to have that jackass that is going to surf porn at work. If they get into one and it is obvious that they were surfing and not just an oops this link took me here and I immediately closed out that window, then fire them, for unprofessional behavior, or for violation of internet usage policy or whatever code of conduct that you hold your employees to. It really is that simple.
Dude, You would lose it.....
I, for one, am extremely glad that Adobe snatched up Macromedia before M$ did. I love working with Flash, and Dreamweaver is heads and shoulders above Frontpage. However, My main concern was that if MS had gotten to it, they would have fracked up something really good for everyone. HotGarbage
That is what I have been doing so far. Personally, I don't use windows if I don't absolutely have to (at work I have no choice.) Even with all the precautions they use at work, I still see a considerable amount of spyware that accumulates from multiple users on the network. There has to be a better way to control spyware on winboxen.
You are right. I don';t know anyone who uses a limited account for themselves in windows. They may make limited accounts for their kids, but not for themselves. It is too much a pain in the ass. However, spyware doesn't care if the user has admin rights or not, it still get's in on my kids accounts. My kids will tell me that their computer runs too slow because of the spyware, and I tell them that I didn't know because my laptop runs Debian..Sorry HA
I personally LOVE Open Source Software. I use it exclusively, and am not above paying for software that I like. I personally think that these developers have every right to put these things in their programs and then warn the user when they run the setup. They really shold warn the user! Blaming the software companies for the user doing something illegal is as ridiculous as blaming the gun manufacturers for firearm related homicide, but you see that every day too. Liberals are killing us with their, "We have a right to free stuff!" philosophy. By the same token, developers have the right to protect their intellectual property...If they so choose. If you want to give away the source code then do it and license it under the GPL, if you want to charge for it, then do so, and protect yourself how you see fit. It is the decision of the user to try to install the pirated software. I have used serials for several pieces of software, and if it had screwed up my home folder, then it was my own fault. You do not have the right to steal. You can be punished for being stupid.
I was wondering.. Now, I understand that Intel is trying to drum up some business. Ok, fine..but I also understand that there is a natural progression to evrything, and without getting into religion, there is an evolution to things as well. That being said, was not a major part of the history of the Internet the direct result of a collaboration of Digital, Intel and Xerox (DIX)? If so, (and I could be confusing my facts here), but does it not make sense that such a collaboration be necessary to evolve the Internet into it's next state? Also, it seems to me that the whole other network overtop of the Internet amounts to little more than a bandaid on a sucking chest wound.