I read the other patent awarded to MSFT you refer to (after downloading a TIFF-plugin to see the diagrams as hosted on the USPTO web-site) and, although IANAL, I can't for the life of me see what is non-obvious.
The whole point of XML and ancestors / friends (e.g., SGML, HTML) is that the tags add semantics to documents by virtue of their being included with the content. Separating the tags defeats the entire object of XML etc.
It is a post that is given to the leader of the parliamentary party that has a majority in the house of commons.
Wrong. The Prime Minister is commissioned solely at His / Her Majesty's discretion even if they represent a party with a minority of seats in the Commons (see e.g., Harold Wilson).
Her Majesty has always been and remains an exemplary monarch with many years of selfless service and discretion in support of her subjects - including in difficult circumstances (e.g., WWII) as you point out. HRH the Prince of Wales has the current luxury of being, and often is, more outspoken - clearly having a genuinely-felt and positive passion for matters environmental and social (e.g., The Prince's Trust). I expect him to be a fine King fit for current times. He also has a bloody good sense of humour!
Granted we didn't elect them, but then they are the only candidates - having little choice as to whether they wished to stand for "election" or not (though c.f., Abdication Crisis).
That said, I'd like to know the cost to the country during a changeover - e.g., The Royal Mint re-minting all currency, The Royal Mail re-issuing all stamps, numerous changes to logos / insignia, legal document templates etc. etc. It must be enormous and far outweigh any tourism "profits".
It's interesting that during the fallout from the recent MPs' expenses scandal (hands in the till), proportional representation for Westminster was being widely discussed and suggested at the highest levels as one possible solution (and broadcast by the media as such). Now they've "got away with it" we're apparently back to the old tired two party system and such a solution is no longer to be heard of.
Vote Ali G and mandate everyone stick "Ali 'n' Me Julie" stickers with six-inch high letters on the inside of their windscreens (above the fake tax disc). Problem solved. Interestingly, this practice has long been adopted voluntarily in Staines especially amongst White Ford Escort Gti owners. Research indicates that the police seem to have no trouble identifying who's "borrowed" what buggy even without any numberplates to auto-recognise with.
Similarly, burnt-out Range Rovers with no wheels belong to bankers or posh-nobs who think riding a horse makes them a farmer and intact Range Rovers belong to drug dealers. Easy.
P.S., For those that like to change models often, the Staines massive is currently working on "Ali 'n' Me New Julie" and "Ali 'n' Me Otha Julie" windscreen overlays.
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If you're gonna speed, at least get to 88 so you can go back in time to erase the concept of speeding fines.
"It's the PRECIOUS, MY PRECIOUS! Keep it secret, keep it safe!" (Cue: Sounds of chairs being flung through the air).
It's called a wife.
Clearly God needs to deploy DRM to counter his omniscience bit so he doesn't get sued by the **AA.
My Gran wants to know if this is faster than AOL. Any advice welcome.
The thing runs about as quickly as a drunk turtle with two legs tied together.
You should have bought the one with the 64-bit LOGO.
If you've got Windows you've installed too many.
iPhones reflect off snow quite well when they explode (I'm told).
Precisely my point.
if they were to fire you couldn't fire back without significantly harming your allies.
In Soviet Russia friends make you.
Only if the MOD budget has been increased enough so that it can afford a sub-standard starter handle to do MAD.
It's a great finding, but unfortunately, making nanotubes is a HIGHLY energy intensive process
Obviously we need someone to invent some sort of hyper-efficient, clean and renewable energy source to power the manufacturing process then.
I read the other patent awarded to MSFT you refer to (after downloading a TIFF-plugin to see the diagrams as hosted on the USPTO web-site) and, although IANAL, I can't for the life of me see what is non-obvious.
The whole point of XML and ancestors / friends (e.g., SGML, HTML) is that the tags add semantics to documents by virtue of their being included with the content. Separating the tags defeats the entire object of XML etc.
Gran, I've fetched your double-dose prescription - see you in the morning OK?
Are there any front-row seats left?
If the Judge had to call Microsoft Support for help typing up the injunction-undoing document does this mean that Schroedinger's cat is alive?
Just be grateful the Mozilla Protection Project is sponsored by Google and not Durex.
the remaining 20% don't use Flash then?
It is a post that is given to the leader of the parliamentary party that has a majority in the house of commons.
Wrong. The Prime Minister is commissioned solely at His / Her Majesty's discretion even if they represent a party with a minority of seats in the Commons (see e.g., Harold Wilson).
Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom .
No representation without taxation.
Her Majesty has always been and remains an exemplary monarch with many years of selfless service and discretion in support of her subjects - including in difficult circumstances (e.g., WWII) as you point out. HRH the Prince of Wales has the current luxury of being, and often is, more outspoken - clearly having a genuinely-felt and positive passion for matters environmental and social (e.g., The Prince's Trust). I expect him to be a fine King fit for current times. He also has a bloody good sense of humour!
Granted we didn't elect them, but then they are the only candidates - having little choice as to whether they wished to stand for "election" or not (though c.f., Abdication Crisis).
That said, I'd like to know the cost to the country during a changeover - e.g., The Royal Mint re-minting all currency, The Royal Mail re-issuing all stamps, numerous changes to logos / insignia, legal document templates etc. etc. It must be enormous and far outweigh any tourism "profits".
It's interesting that during the fallout from the recent MPs' expenses scandal (hands in the till), proportional representation for Westminster was being widely discussed and suggested at the highest levels as one possible solution (and broadcast by the media as such). Now they've "got away with it" we're apparently back to the old tired two party system and such a solution is no longer to be heard of.
Erm ...
Vote Ali G and mandate everyone stick "Ali 'n' Me Julie" stickers with six-inch high letters on the inside of their windscreens (above the fake tax disc). Problem solved. Interestingly, this practice has long been adopted voluntarily in Staines especially amongst White Ford Escort Gti owners. Research indicates that the police seem to have no trouble identifying who's "borrowed" what buggy even without any numberplates to auto-recognise with.
Similarly, burnt-out Range Rovers with no wheels belong to bankers or posh-nobs who think riding a horse makes them a farmer and intact Range Rovers belong to drug dealers. Easy.
P.S., For those that like to change models often, the Staines massive is currently working on "Ali 'n' Me New Julie" and "Ali 'n' Me Otha Julie" windscreen overlays.
For example exactly half way between the line joining the centres of two perfact, massive spheres the gravitational field will be zero.
Attempting re-entry with Holly Goodhead in Moonraker can't have been that bad surely?