I think you miss the point. 1) Is there a way around the system? Yes. 2) Does that matter? No. 3) Why is that? This solution shows that Google is making reasonable efforts to comply with the legal issues.
The majority of folks aren't going to take the effort to circumvent these controls. Rates will drop significantly. Google can honestly say they are making every effort to comply with copyright protection. Lawsuits will go away.
According to TFA, the stuf breaks down in the presence of water. Would water vapor in the air cause it to degrade? If so, I am thinking that the space elevator route isn't feasible.
Plus the other thing I did not see in the article -- is it stronger per gram? It seemed a bit vague as to how "strength" was measured.
I'd say this is, upon reflection, will come as a huge blow to proponents of human rights. If emotions and logic have a chemical basis (and i suppose, pheromones and hormones and the like already prove this, if not as viscerally) then ones innate moral and ethical feelings may ultimately be stripped of environmental causation.
If humans can be reduced to chemical reactions then there is no need for human rights "endowed by a creator".
"In the early days of the 20th century, Charles Schwab, president of U.S. Steel, was visited by Ivy Lee, a pioneer in management consulting, who said he could help U.S. Steel become more effective. When Schwab expressed doubt, Lee said he would give him a single suggestion to put into effect for one month and that Schwab could pay whatever he thought the idea was worth. Schwab accepted the proposal, Lee described his suggestion, and they agreed to meet again at the end of the month.
Schwab implemented the suggestion as described, and when the two men met again, he handed Lee a check for $25,000, representing $1,000 per minute for their 25-minute conversation. Schwab said it was the best advice he had ever received. It worked so well for him that he passed it on to all of his subordinate managers.
What was Lee's advice? Something simple: Every morning when Schwab got to work, or every night before going to bed, he was to make a list of all the things he wanted to accomplish that day (or the next) in order of priority. He was to work on the first item until he had done all he could do. He would likely be interrupted while working on the items, but he was to handle the interruption and then return to the task. Lee postulated that when managers are interrupted, they often forget what they were doing and never get back to it."
"Every evening before going home, I write down my objectives for the following day. This helps me to stay focused the following day on what needs done. Sure, sometimes there are fires to put out, and not everything gets done. But by having a written down list, I find I am more productive. What I do first in the morning depends on what needs to get done that day"/
Because it is an iPhone. If you have one, you are hip and cool. You are important and beautiful. If you don't, you are a loser. Basically it is like middle school but with more money.
Ahhhh, I love when these discussions that come up. The "Luddites" come out against this, claiming we are playing god. The "Technophiles" come out and tell us how we must embrace this. Both sides yell so loud that the moderate (and correct) "proceed with caution" crowd gets drowned out.
Accorrding to the summary, this will work on exactly zero of the strains. They had to cheat to get this enzyme added to HIV to make this experiment work.
Yeah... because the scientist just thought about it today and developed this by lunch. They said "what a bunch of idiots we are for not thinking of this sooner".
You have a point. However, take a look at all the zombie Windows machines out there. How many of these are "Mom & Pop" PCs used only for browsing and emails? The reality is that Windows will be the dominant home computer OS for 10 years. Anything that can reduce the zombie pc count is great in my book.
I haven't experienced this issue. I will say vista is flaky, especially in file copying. Damn slow. Very honestly, I still prefer Win 2K over XP or Vista, and for any real work will still be using it or 2003 Server.
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For reference, is there a generally accepted efficiency rate of trees and other vegetation? Just curious.
But what will the geek due with the other 7 hours and 58 minutes of his shift?
I think you miss the point.
1) Is there a way around the system? Yes.
2) Does that matter? No.
3) Why is that? This solution shows that Google is making reasonable efforts to comply with the legal issues.
The majority of folks aren't going to take the effort to circumvent these controls. Rates will drop significantly. Google can honestly say they are making every effort to comply with copyright protection. Lawsuits will go away.
According to TFA, the stuf breaks down in the presence of water. Would water vapor in the air cause it to degrade? If so, I am thinking that the space elevator route isn't feasible.
Plus the other thing I did not see in the article -- is it stronger per gram? It seemed a bit vague as to how "strength" was measured.
He looks just like Bill Gates at that age!
Hi,
I just heard from you (no, the other you). he says you are boring and wishes you would stop wasting all his minutes.
Thanks,
Me
Care to cite examples? Or is this just a generally "I am cool because I am a skeptic" response?
It will take a drop in price before solar panels finally hit the big time. But boy, when they do drop expect an explosion of uses.
Considering the guy who posted the summary is probably the guy who wrote the article, I doubt there will be an issue.
The geek in me: Cool!
The human in me: Why the fuck do we have to spend so much money on killing each other?
I'd say this is, upon reflection, will come as a huge blow to proponents of human rights. If emotions and logic have a chemical basis (and i suppose, pheromones and hormones and the like already prove this, if not as viscerally) then ones innate moral and ethical feelings may ultimately be stripped of environmental causation.
If humans can be reduced to chemical reactions then there is no need for human rights "endowed by a creator".
Yup. I must have totally misunderstood what the OP was pointing out. Thanks for clarifying that.
It is Google. Nevermind. This is the greatest news of the week! Yea, Google!
Always buying companies instead of innovating.
"In the early days of the 20th century, Charles Schwab, president of U.S. Steel, was visited by Ivy Lee, a pioneer in management consulting, who said he could help U.S. Steel become more effective. When Schwab expressed doubt, Lee said he would give him a single suggestion to put into effect for one month and that Schwab could pay whatever he thought the idea was worth. Schwab accepted the proposal, Lee described his suggestion, and they agreed to meet again at the end of the month.
Schwab implemented the suggestion as described, and when the two men met again, he handed Lee a check for $25,000, representing $1,000 per minute for their 25-minute conversation. Schwab said it was the best advice he had ever received. It worked so well for him that he passed it on to all of his subordinate managers.
What was Lee's advice? Something simple: Every morning when Schwab got to work, or every night before going to bed, he was to make a list of all the things he wanted to accomplish that day (or the next) in order of priority. He was to work on the first item until he had done all he could do. He would likely be interrupted while working on the items, but he was to handle the interruption and then return to the task. Lee postulated that when managers are interrupted, they often forget what they were doing and never get back to it."
You answer it like so:
"Every evening before going home, I write down my objectives for the following day. This helps me to stay focused the following day on what needs done. Sure, sometimes there are fires to put out, and not everything gets done. But by having a written down list, I find I am more productive. What I do first in the morning depends on what needs to get done that day"/
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Because it is an iPhone. If you have one, you are hip and cool. You are important and beautiful. If you don't, you are a loser. Basically it is like middle school but with more money.
You mean you got ripped off? I am beginning to think this might not be a legitimate business!
BTW... serves you right.
Ahhhh, I love when these discussions that come up. The "Luddites" come out against this, claiming we are playing god. The "Technophiles" come out and tell us how we must embrace this. Both sides yell so loud that the moderate (and correct) "proceed with caution" crowd gets drowned out.
I didn't know my manager had a Slashdot account! Honest, I don't post here while I am on duty, boss!
Accorrding to the summary, this will work on exactly zero of the strains. They had to cheat to get this enzyme added to HIV to make this experiment work.
Yeah... because the scientist just thought about it today and developed this by lunch. They said "what a bunch of idiots we are for not thinking of this sooner".
You have a point. However, take a look at all the zombie Windows machines out there. How many of these are "Mom & Pop" PCs used only for browsing and emails? The reality is that Windows will be the dominant home computer OS for 10 years. Anything that can reduce the zombie pc count is great in my book.
I haven't experienced this issue. I will say vista is flaky, especially in file copying. Damn slow. Very honestly, I still prefer Win 2K over XP or Vista, and for any real work will still be using it or 2003 Server.