Well, I realize that you have experienced Klingon being spoken on TV, but the truth is that there really isn't anyone speaking Klingon in the real world. That is called fiction, and you see a lot of it on TV.
Swahili, on the other hand, is an actual language, spoken by actual people. Just not people on your TV. That may be what is confusing you.
Not even sure where to start on your second question...........
Hmmm. Ok, so some Okie from the lauded Oklahoma Anthropological Society has it all figured out. Great, guess I don't have to worry anymore. From your post I gather that you have looked in detail at all aspects of this issue, and didn't go on a little treasure hunt for only those pieces of info that would support the opinion that you already formed.
FYI, I listen to NPR as one of my news sources. 1) I am unimpressed with Kerry 2) I am unimpressed with Bush 3) I am a Banker and 4)- 6) Make you look like an imbecile.
"Where do people get this stupid (more importantly: wrong!) idea that religion is incompatible with science?"
I can't speak for anyone else, but I get that stupid idea from any number of hyper-religious pin heads who have taken up my time lecturing me on how there can't be life on other planets because the Bible doesn't make any reference to them being created, or how the dinosaur bones are: a) animals that died in Noahs flood or b) the work of Satan to confuse people, or any of the other the dumb assed things people have tried to tell me.
Actually I think the definition is that it has to be knowingly untrue and relayed with the intent to cause harm to a persons reputation.
I don't think telling a newspaper that someone reads kitty porn would cause harm. Confussion, maybe, I mean they are kitties. I got kitty (well, cat actually) porn in my alley every other night, and no one seems to care much. Now pussy is a whole different thing.........
"The promotions, described in a proposal that has been circulated within the Coke system.... "
A proposal, it seems, written by someone who doesn't understand how GPS works.
GPS is a passive system, so the can would need a GPS reciever, and a transmitter of some kind (cell phone I would assume) to "phone home," and some way to tell when it has been sold. Assuming that the baterries don't die, that the winning can can get a GPS fix at the right time while able to reach a cell tower and succesfully dial out after it had been sold but before it had been thrown away all while within the vicinity of the "prize team", this sounds like a great idea.
Pat that intern on the back for coming up with such a brainstorm.
"the government can take every freedom and the people won't be able to do anything"
That would explain all of those armed revolts against the government that seem to happen every other November. Oh, no, wait those are elections. Sorry, my bad.
I can't use Frotran, my PC doesn't have a punch card reader. And they will never elect an actor to the Whitehouse. Hope they get the hostages home from Iran soon.
'A mouse can be just as dangerous as a bullet or a bomb.'
Really.
Can anyone come up with a single instance where this this actually true? I can't. I am fairly sure that no mouse (or keyboard for that matter) has killed anyone all year.
What "modern technology" is lacking in a 747-400? It has new avionics and new engines, what else is it lacking? Sure the airframes' basic design is old, but it isn't as though airfoil design has changed much for heavy lifting aircraft.
"Not as good an option for companies that need quick access to airports and major shipping routes, or for people who really need a good nightlife," or culture, or decent weather (what is the temp today?), or something other than corn.
Now if we were talking Cedar Rapids / Iowa City then you have..... uh..... well an airport and I-80.
Just kidding (sorta) spent the first 20 yrs of my life in CR/IC. Now in Phoenix (73 degrees today) were we are getting LOTS of people and companies fleeing CA. Driving up home prices big time.
You were able to root out the underlying international conspiracy without being sidetracked by the economics or the fact that there aren't enough IT workers in the states to fill all of the job postings.
You are wearing an aluminium foil hat, aren't you?
That sound like a good idea at first, except that the whole issue of "secure systems" then gets turned over to lawyers for resolution. For the small development shop that translates to more money out the door for legal fees.
Taken one step farther, suppose that there is a large software developer with in house lawyers and a bottomless bank account. Now if this law was on the books, this developer could use that law to bludgeon smaller shops to death with their lawyers in the endless persuit of "secure systems." They would probably even get some good PR out of it, what with them protecting all the end users from "insecure systems."
No, somehow this doesn't seem to be a workable idea.
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Well, I realize that you have experienced Klingon being spoken on TV, but the truth is that there really isn't anyone speaking Klingon in the real world. That is called fiction, and you see a lot of it on TV.
Swahili, on the other hand, is an actual language, spoken by actual people. Just not people on your TV. That may be what is confusing you.
Not even sure where to start on your second question...........
"Expect long lectures about how Western intellectual imperialism is destroying the nascent African software development industry"
What?
Well, I guess when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
Closest i ever came to FP
....that never gets old.
"...only the uneducated, the blindly patriotic and the deeply religious are supporting Bush."
Yes, well that is a significant demographic here.
...I'll wait for the DX version to come out, those SXs have the math coprocessor disabled.
Hmmm. Ok, so some Okie from the lauded Oklahoma Anthropological Society has it all figured out. Great, guess I don't have to worry anymore. From your post I gather that you have looked in detail at all aspects of this issue, and didn't go on a little treasure hunt for only those pieces of info that would support the opinion that you already formed.
FYI, I listen to NPR as one of my news sources. 1) I am unimpressed with Kerry 2) I am unimpressed with Bush 3) I am a Banker and
4)- 6) Make you look like an imbecile.
"Where do people get this stupid (more importantly: wrong!) idea that religion is incompatible with science?"
I can't speak for anyone else, but I get that stupid idea from any number of hyper-religious pin heads who have taken up my time lecturing me on how there can't be life on other planets because the Bible doesn't make any reference to them being created, or how the dinosaur bones are: a) animals that died in Noahs flood or b) the work of Satan to confuse people, or any of the other the dumb assed things people have tried to tell me.
I truely wish our assertion was accurate.
Enough already, we give!
My mind goes numb just thinking of a conference room full of Gov't types arguing the merits of their "pet" fonts.
Be bringing the BIG coffee cup to that one.
"..... and next Bob will be doing a PowerPoint presentation on the exciting history of Lucinda 12, go ahead Bob......"
[head smacks table]
You are exactly right. Maybe you should go to an unbiased news outlet that does a better job of keeping their editorial opinions to themselves.
FOXNews, perhaps.
Geez, you must be the hit of the coffee house.
There is always a disease that needs a cure and medical researchers have a fairly portable skill set.
Besides, the folks that cure this one won't NEED another job.
Actually I think the definition is that it has to be knowingly untrue and relayed with the intent to cause harm to a persons reputation.
I don't think telling a newspaper that someone reads kitty porn would cause harm. Confussion, maybe, I mean they are kitties. I got kitty (well, cat actually) porn in my alley every other night, and no one seems to care much. Now pussy is a whole different thing.........
"The promotions, described in a proposal that has been circulated within the Coke system.... "
A proposal, it seems, written by someone who doesn't understand how GPS works.
GPS is a passive system, so the can would need a GPS reciever, and a transmitter of some kind (cell phone I would assume) to "phone home," and some way to tell when it has been sold. Assuming that the baterries don't die, that the winning can can get a GPS fix at the right time while able to reach a cell tower and succesfully dial out after it had been sold but before it had been thrown away all while within the vicinity of the "prize team", this sounds like a great idea.
Pat that intern on the back for coming up with such a brainstorm.
I have Sprint PCS and use it all over the country (it's 85% for when I travel). I've been pretty happy with the service I have gotten.
Sure its not your phone?
"the government can take every freedom and the people won't be able to do anything"
That would explain all of those armed revolts against the government that seem to happen every other November. Oh, no, wait those are elections. Sorry, my bad.
twitch.
I can't use Frotran, my PC doesn't have a punch card reader. And they will never elect an actor to the Whitehouse. Hope they get the hostages home from Iran soon.
twitch twitch
'A mouse can be just as dangerous as a bullet or a bomb.'
Really.
Can anyone come up with a single instance where this this actually true? I can't. I am fairly sure that no mouse (or keyboard for that matter) has killed anyone all year.
What "modern technology" is lacking in a 747-400? It has new avionics and new engines, what else is it lacking? Sure the airframes' basic design is old, but it isn't as though airfoil design has changed much for heavy lifting aircraft.
There isn't any way a lawyer would get billable hours for a solution like that, therefore it isn't viable.
..OUCH, Ouch, stop bitch slapping me!
We can't get fully staffed with qualified people.
"Not as good an option for companies that need quick access to airports and major shipping routes, or for people who really need a good nightlife," or culture, or decent weather (what is the temp today?), or something other than corn.
Now if we were talking Cedar Rapids / Iowa City then you have..... uh..... well an airport and I-80.
Just kidding (sorta) spent the first 20 yrs of my life in CR/IC. Now in Phoenix (73 degrees today) were we are getting LOTS of people and companies fleeing CA. Driving up home prices big time.
You were able to root out the underlying international conspiracy without being sidetracked by the economics or the fact that there aren't enough IT workers in the states to fill all of the job postings.
You are wearing an aluminium foil hat, aren't you?
That sound like a good idea at first, except that the whole issue of "secure systems" then gets turned over to lawyers for resolution. For the small development shop that translates to more money out the door for legal fees.
Taken one step farther, suppose that there is a large software developer with in house lawyers and a bottomless bank account. Now if this law was on the books, this developer could use that law to bludgeon smaller shops to death with their lawyers in the endless persuit of "secure systems." They would probably even get some good PR out of it, what with them protecting all the end users from "insecure systems."
No, somehow this doesn't seem to be a workable idea.