The fact that god is supposed to be omnipotent and omniscient should effectively render any so-called "freedom" that we have moot. A god-like being would transcend our very understanding of reality, and as a creator can be assumed to have set in motion each and every event that has ever and will ever happen. As such, we must assume (under Christian theology, at least) that god personally set into motion the fall. Thus, god is ultimately responsible for original sin. Thus, we're being "punished" for something that's god's fault.
That's about why I'm an atheist now. This whole god thing doesn't work out too well, when you think about it.
Phoenix Wright. He would solve the whole case in just three days, no matter how strange it ends up getting, or else whoever he's defending automatically gets executed.
My father used to work at the United States Naval Academy, teaching math to the Midshipmen. At one point, I suggested that it would be cool if someone made a first-person shooter set on the Academy campus, for the Mids to play in their spare time. It's interesting to note that my mother was openly offended by the idea, while my father thought it sounded interesting, and suggested that the Mids would get a kick out of it.
For the curious, I never made such a map. Though anyone else is welcome to steal my idea; just don't blame me if the feds accuse you of some vague conspiracy against the government.:P
I must politely disagree about the "right" way to throw something away... In an ideal world, I think one would simply think, "I want that trash gone", and it would disappear. If one were to change their mind, they could than will it back into being. Picking up trash and throwing it away is so inefficient.;)
You make the mistake of assuming I support the "cancel or allow" function in Vista. It's hypocrisy for a Mac user to claim support for the cumbersome deletion process in OS X, while condemning something equally cumbersome in Vista. That's all I'm getting at. The fact that delete alone doesn't delete files is bull, frankly. I see no valid argument to defend this detail. Suppose your cat comes along and pounds on the delete key, causing your file to go away? Gee, that's a shame, but it happens. You can also spill coffee all over your computer, but I don't see people expecting the manufacturer to anticipate this sort of accident and take preemptive measures.
What next? Should you be expected to hold down a modifier key every time you want to type, to ensure that you don't accidentally write the wrong thing?
"Shockley" sounds to me like some kind of super villain name. Like he should be called Dr. Shockley, and have energy-based powers derived from an accident while working as a scientist at the power company. Or something. This coupled with charges of racism and paranoia makes it even better.
I say we save his Lab, and "restore" it so that it takes the shape of his head. Put a deathray in there, and have tours. I'd go see it.
Furries? I assume we're talking about the much maligned group infamous for fursuiting and making animal noises at inopportune moments? They're a "demographic" now?
I'd be amused to see someone trying to market to that community, given how massively homebrew they are with their content... It's a pretty self-sufficient fandom, from what I've observed. Many do seem to have a softspot for traditionally nerdy stuff, though, such as videogames, SF/F, electronics and the like. In fact, it's probable that there are more than a few furries wandering around/. right now.
I guess my point is that they're not so simple a demographic to market to, really. They already buy usual nerdy stuff, and will probably keep up that trend. The crazy, scary members of that community have already found outlets, and are probably in the minority anyway.
This is all a terrible disappointment for me, actually. Back in the old days, when it was just regular E3, I used to dream of going. The trouble was, it was on the other side of the country, I wasn't old enough, and I wasn't allowed in. So I would plot complex plans and discuss dark pacts in an effort to overcome adversity and make it to gaming nirvana.
Now that I'm old enough and allowed in, all the danger is gone, replaced instead with the very boring task of trying to get across country and plan breaks in my schedule that won't end with critical repercussions for my future quality of living. No E3 for me.
So, both interviews are essentially no-news? Miyamoto wasn't allowed to talk about the future, and the only news we got about RSPOD was that it, to paraphrase Tycho, "Won't suck, hopefully"?
I could have sworn they used something like this in one of the Metal Gear games... But I think it was a key, instead of plastic. Could have been a plastic key.
How about, "Just remember, a couple of missiles will take care of these bastards".
Or perhaps, "As long as they hook them up to a nearby, easily hackable control panel and provide a little bit of cover, I'm set."
I could go on all night... I've been waiting for auto-turrets ever since I first played a futuristic FPS. I'm as giddy as a n00b with a rocket launcher!
Hmmm. Now, I'm not so good at the Chemistry, but I seem to remember water being a non-conductive material. It needed electrolytes or something like that to conduct electricity, didn't it?
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On a similar day later on down the line, He screwed the stars up and had His Son come to earth, to roll up random stuff there into new stars.
The fact that god is supposed to be omnipotent and omniscient should effectively render any so-called "freedom" that we have moot. A god-like being would transcend our very understanding of reality, and as a creator can be assumed to have set in motion each and every event that has ever and will ever happen. As such, we must assume (under Christian theology, at least) that god personally set into motion the fall. Thus, god is ultimately responsible for original sin. Thus, we're being "punished" for something that's god's fault.
That's about why I'm an atheist now. This whole god thing doesn't work out too well, when you think about it.
http://www.xkcd.com/c257.html
I can see a misogynist joke brewing in this, somewhere, somehow.
Git back in that virtual kitchen, woman. Or somesuch.
Phoenix Wright. He would solve the whole case in just three days, no matter how strange it ends up getting, or else whoever he's defending automatically gets executed.
My father used to work at the United States Naval Academy, teaching math to the Midshipmen. At one point, I suggested that it would be cool if someone made a first-person shooter set on the Academy campus, for the Mids to play in their spare time. It's interesting to note that my mother was openly offended by the idea, while my father thought it sounded interesting, and suggested that the Mids would get a kick out of it.
:P
For the curious, I never made such a map. Though anyone else is welcome to steal my idea; just don't blame me if the feds accuse you of some vague conspiracy against the government.
I must politely disagree about the "right" way to throw something away... In an ideal world, I think one would simply think, "I want that trash gone", and it would disappear. If one were to change their mind, they could than will it back into being. Picking up trash and throwing it away is so inefficient. ;)
You make the mistake of assuming I support the "cancel or allow" function in Vista. It's hypocrisy for a Mac user to claim support for the cumbersome deletion process in OS X, while condemning something equally cumbersome in Vista. That's all I'm getting at. The fact that delete alone doesn't delete files is bull, frankly. I see no valid argument to defend this detail. Suppose your cat comes along and pounds on the delete key, causing your file to go away? Gee, that's a shame, but it happens. You can also spill coffee all over your computer, but I don't see people expecting the manufacturer to anticipate this sort of accident and take preemptive measures.
What next? Should you be expected to hold down a modifier key every time you want to type, to ensure that you don't accidentally write the wrong thing?
And you Mac users have the gall to criticize the fact that Vista is always asking to "cancel or allow"? Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
"Shockley" sounds to me like some kind of super villain name. Like he should be called Dr. Shockley, and have energy-based powers derived from an accident while working as a scientist at the power company. Or something. This coupled with charges of racism and paranoia makes it even better.
I say we save his Lab, and "restore" it so that it takes the shape of his head. Put a deathray in there, and have tours. I'd go see it.
Furries? I assume we're talking about the much maligned group infamous for fursuiting and making animal noises at inopportune moments? They're a "demographic" now?
/. right now.
I'd be amused to see someone trying to market to that community, given how massively homebrew they are with their content... It's a pretty self-sufficient fandom, from what I've observed. Many do seem to have a softspot for traditionally nerdy stuff, though, such as videogames, SF/F, electronics and the like. In fact, it's probable that there are more than a few furries wandering around
I guess my point is that they're not so simple a demographic to market to, really. They already buy usual nerdy stuff, and will probably keep up that trend. The crazy, scary members of that community have already found outlets, and are probably in the minority anyway.
This is all a terrible disappointment for me, actually. Back in the old days, when it was just regular E3, I used to dream of going. The trouble was, it was on the other side of the country, I wasn't old enough, and I wasn't allowed in. So I would plot complex plans and discuss dark pacts in an effort to overcome adversity and make it to gaming nirvana.
Now that I'm old enough and allowed in, all the danger is gone, replaced instead with the very boring task of trying to get across country and plan breaks in my schedule that won't end with critical repercussions for my future quality of living. No E3 for me.
Because kids today really do need to be marketed at more. It's not like they're already being bombarded by corporate culture enough.
So, both interviews are essentially no-news? Miyamoto wasn't allowed to talk about the future, and the only news we got about RSPOD was that it, to paraphrase Tycho, "Won't suck, hopefully"?
:P
Blah.
I'm afraid I never learned any jock. Can anyone parse this for me?
It will likely be a lot of fun this time around, given that you won't have to adjust the wind constantly. Or so says TFA.
Koko is female, as someone else already noted. On that note, does anyone else think lesbian gorillas are super hot?
No fucking joke. First book I look for, it unsuggests a massive list of Christian works. Thanks, Neal Stephenson.
Do people make out with the cartoon mascots at Disneyland often? I must have missed that.
I could have sworn they used something like this in one of the Metal Gear games... But I think it was a key, instead of plastic. Could have been a plastic key.
Is that a banana in your server or are you just happy to see me?
No. Like all great new tech from Asia, it will be ready when it's ready, overpriced, and in short supply. Better start lining up for preorders now.
They play some Pirates of the Caribbean music there for part of it. 'Cos nothing says the future like anachronistic music.
How about, "Just remember, a couple of missiles will take care of these bastards". Or perhaps, "As long as they hook them up to a nearby, easily hackable control panel and provide a little bit of cover, I'm set." I could go on all night... I've been waiting for auto-turrets ever since I first played a futuristic FPS. I'm as giddy as a n00b with a rocket launcher!
Hmmm. Now, I'm not so good at the Chemistry, but I seem to remember water being a non-conductive material. It needed electrolytes or something like that to conduct electricity, didn't it?