Well, the Genesis account has probably changed countless number of times. One more more times per each translation. Every translation puts someone else's spin on it, deliberately or otherwise. It only goes to show a lack of understanding of the history of religous (at least Judeo Christian) documents.
This certainly doesn't mean that God/Jehovah/Allah doesn't exist...
I have no technical knowledge about RFIDs, but would it be possible to not allow the RFID to respond to the "scan" request unless the user/holder OK's it. Say by integrating a fingerprint reader into the passport as well. This would also seem like another general security measure. Where the user/holder must place the finger on the passport to "activate" it.
I don't know whether fingerprint readers are getting tiny enough to be embedded in something that small, but it seems like a good idea. I would be more comfortable with having an RFID passport if I could control when it was being accessed.
I think what he means is we should be more dispersed through-out the universe. I whole-heartedly agree...and I'm compiling a list of who should be sent first:)
You make some good points, however, I think the initial demographic is technofiles (first adopters) with disposable income who don't necessarily need to overcome the WAF in order to buy a new toy. This isn't to say that this is the best/smartest move, but at $599 USD, it's what they're going to get.
I too love my PS2, though I don't play it that much any more...my 10 year-old Son fires it up every couple of weeks. However, I will very likely buy the Wii this Xmas, and the PS3 sometime next year (after prices and features etc. have settled).
The big component of the PS3 that I've yet to see any details on (maybe I should have kept the 3 hour long episodes of daily E3 updates from G4...they were just so boring inbetween actual info/news) is the home media capabilities. I've had TiVos for many years now (and bought a media center (networked DivX player etc.) late last year), but I was looking forward to Sony's take. I'd hopped they'd provide access to their vast video library over the internet connection (at some reasonable price), and possibly add new content/features to regular TV viewing.
Does anyone have any info on the media center capabilities the PS3 is supposed to have?
Except that, given the costs of an HDTV, and HD or Blu-Ray players, consumers are likely to buy one thing first and then the other. So, what do you do, buy an HDTV, but have no content to show it off, or buy a PS3 (or some other HDTV source) first then buy the TV later.
I personally don't have an HDTV yet, but it's on my list for this year or next. I'd still expect PS3 content to look better on my regular TV (42" Sony Rear Projection) than PS2 content does now...but I'm a programmer, not a TV engineer, so I don't know if that's a realistic expectation. Regardless, the PS3 will be cheaper than the HDTV, so I think it'll be easier to buy first (YMMV).
Yes, the $599 USD price is a lot in one bang, but I think most first adopters see the reality that they're getting two systems. Two first generation systesms, a $500 Blu-Ray disk player, and a $99 next gen console. (You can move the numbers about to taste.)
If you're a scrimping College kid, then yes, this system is a little pricey for you, but I think many will pony up.
Yes, but with the PS3 ($599 version) you'll also be getting a BluRay Disk player, and HDMI support. Yes, BluRay is a gamble right now, but no more than HD is, and it's quite likely that Sony will still release a mountain of content on BluRay.
Though this is not an all in one solution for your particular setup...I thought it worth mentioning.
I try to use Eclipse for all my project/documentation work, whether it's a Java project, Visual Studio.NET or whatever. From within Eclipse, I use the TimeTrack plugin (I'm using an older one for Eclipse 3.0).
It tracks your usage relating to the project and the file you're working on, with a resolution of about 2 minutes. You do have to remember to use Ecilpse to select/open the file (so it knows what you're working on).
It's certainly not perfect, but is functional, and it's XML output is easy to manipulate and filter on (I use Excel for tabulation).
My old-fashion father, now an 80 year-old CPA, used to laugh when I would bring home the latest PDA/calendar/phone thingy. He would smile, take out his daytimer and set it on the table. We would race to see who could look up a personal schedule for a specific date. I never won the race. I was never even close. I still cannot win that race, and I still cannot even come close.
OK. Now, take his day-timer, and your PDA (or whatever), and throw them away.... Then do the race again. Assuming you're taking advantage of even the basic synchronization software available for most devices, it won't take you long to look up the calendar on your PC, the web, or go out and buy a replacement PDA, and resynch as soon as you get home. Either way, you're comparing lookup times, which is only a small part of the big picture. Really, how fast does it need to be? I think the question should be, was it relatively easy and painless...and yes, not too time consuming.
I for one, loved my Compaq Concerto (Pen for Windows v3.1 & Win95 UI). The pen is such a better interface than a mouse/track pad. Though I didn't ever try to write notes on it, because, at the time, handwriting regognition was terrible.
I don't think any age is "too young", it's merely a matter of manipulation.
For my 1 year-old (who's 10 now), I wrote a simple program that just displayed a single letter (character) on the screen...whatever key he pressed on the keyboard.
It was plain, simple and somewhat interesting to him. At least he's comfortable around computers...he better be, there are 10+ in the house.
So now, the Space Program will have an interest in Cancer research too (if they're not already doing something). This can only be a good thing. Even if they focus work on materials to protect the astronuts from the cosmic rays, they'll still work on drugs as an adjunct. This can only be a good thing for the rest of the world...
Tang and the cure for Cancer...what the Space Program is all about!
Integrate it with your Calendar. For shows you're interested in (or might be). Good even for people who have a TiVo or other PVR.
An extension of this would be for it to read your calendar/email/web sites to know the kinds of things you're interested in, then it could highlight shows that relate to your interests. Categorize by business and personal interests/events.
I think this is related to the idea of the Multiverse. Everything that could happen, did happen, and there's a different universe for each potential difference. So, in effect, travelling back in time, and making a change, you're potentially just creating a whole new set of universes.
However, they likely would have already existed, it's just that you've managed to get your self into one that you liked. I think the harder part would be to be able to get back to your then "present"...there'd be so many to choose from.
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This certainly doesn't mean that God/Jehovah/Allah doesn't exist...
Though I do still like the idea of extra biometric security before the passport gives up it's data.
I don't know whether fingerprint readers are getting tiny enough to be embedded in something that small, but it seems like a good idea. I would be more comfortable with having an RFID passport if I could control when it was being accessed.
I think what he means is we should be more dispersed through-out the universe. I whole-heartedly agree...and I'm compiling a list of who should be sent first :)
I too love my PS2, though I don't play it that much any more...my 10 year-old Son fires it up every couple of weeks. However, I will very likely buy the Wii this Xmas, and the PS3 sometime next year (after prices and features etc. have settled).
The big component of the PS3 that I've yet to see any details on (maybe I should have kept the 3 hour long episodes of daily E3 updates from G4...they were just so boring inbetween actual info/news) is the home media capabilities. I've had TiVos for many years now (and bought a media center (networked DivX player etc.) late last year), but I was looking forward to Sony's take. I'd hopped they'd provide access to their vast video library over the internet connection (at some reasonable price), and possibly add new content/features to regular TV viewing.
Does anyone have any info on the media center capabilities the PS3 is supposed to have?
I personally don't have an HDTV yet, but it's on my list for this year or next. I'd still expect PS3 content to look better on my regular TV (42" Sony Rear Projection) than PS2 content does now...but I'm a programmer, not a TV engineer, so I don't know if that's a realistic expectation. Regardless, the PS3 will be cheaper than the HDTV, so I think it'll be easier to buy first (YMMV).
We just saw a Toshiba HD Disk Player debut at $500 (and it apparently sucks in general, though renders well - this is from a different review).
Yes, the $599 USD price is a lot in one bang, but I think most first adopters see the reality that they're getting two systems. Two first generation systesms, a $500 Blu-Ray disk player, and a $99 next gen console. (You can move the numbers about to taste.)
If you're a scrimping College kid, then yes, this system is a little pricey for you, but I think many will pony up.
I find it hard to believe that we shouldn't be concerned.
I think it's a risk I'll probably take.
Extreme Programming...for one.
Seems like it "kills two birds with one stone".
We'd all sit around the fire-wire.
Toasting Motherboards.
Telling end-user support stories.
Very scary...but a great way to network.
I try to use Eclipse for all my project/documentation work, whether it's a Java project, Visual Studio.NET or whatever. From within Eclipse, I use the TimeTrack plugin (I'm using an older one for Eclipse 3.0).
It tracks your usage relating to the project and the file you're working on, with a resolution of about 2 minutes. You do have to remember to use Ecilpse to select/open the file (so it knows what you're working on).
It's certainly not perfect, but is functional, and it's XML output is easy to manipulate and filter on (I use Excel for tabulation).
OK. Now, take his day-timer, and your PDA (or whatever), and throw them away.... Then do the race again. Assuming you're taking advantage of even the basic synchronization software available for most devices, it won't take you long to look up the calendar on your PC, the web, or go out and buy a replacement PDA, and resynch as soon as you get home. Either way, you're comparing lookup times, which is only a small part of the big picture. Really, how fast does it need to be? I think the question should be, was it relatively easy and painless...and yes, not too time consuming.
I for one, loved my Compaq Concerto (Pen for Windows v3.1 & Win95 UI). The pen is such a better interface than a mouse/track pad. Though I didn't ever try to write notes on it, because, at the time, handwriting regognition was terrible.
For my 1 year-old (who's 10 now), I wrote a simple program that just displayed a single letter (character) on the screen...whatever key he pressed on the keyboard.
It was plain, simple and somewhat interesting to him. At least he's comfortable around computers...he better be, there are 10+ in the house.
You can pay it all now, or put down a deposit.
Got to be a joke in there somewhere...
Tang and the cure for Cancer...what the Space Program is all about!
Or maybe they're just not as smart and/or knowledgable/experienced as the author.
Thanks for being Frank with us. *ducks*
However, they likely would have already existed, it's just that you've managed to get your self into one that you liked. I think the harder part would be to be able to get back to your then "present"...there'd be so many to choose from.
Makes it much easier to go in and do a presentation when he doesn't need to beg for a network/internet connection too.
Can't really speak to specific rural areas, but coverage maps should help with basic availability, though not actual speed.