Cars connect to a network, and then to each other? So virtually unlimited range? Does this mean one could use the system as a virtual chat with that annoying guy on the freeway who's in the carpool lane by his lonesome during rush hour?
I find it strange that he used the EXACT same animation technique for the "floating woman comes towards camera" shot as he did in Spirited Away.
I assume similarities in style, but that shot was an EXACT replica of the shot in Spirited Away.
One thing I do like about this one is that it seems to feature older people. I'm sick of this "teenager goes on a journey, becomes a man" or "child goes on a journey, grows up" anime. I'd like to see some issues for older characters. Very interested in seeing this.
What's the big deal with standards, anyway? He mentions that we should all adopt UTC. Personally, I don't care about adopting it. Even if we did, the business implications face the same challenges. Yes, we'd all be on the same time schedule, but you'd still have to remember when Turkey and India's business hours were.
It wasn't a commentary on application. It was more of a curiousity. I just haven't heard of any true application of smart bombs, and was hoping for links to articles on this.
Disclaimer: I'm not a gamer. Shucks, I don't even play Solitaire. I'm a web developer / graphic designer who dabbles in 3D applications such as Nasa's World Wind. Having said that...
I wouldn't purchase this card for myself. True, I don't need a whole lot of power. But (call me crazy), I've always preferred to have an actual video card with actual video RAM on it to handle graphics applications (large or small texture loads...in my case, mainly small). I prefer not to have Windows tell me that I'm only using 3/4 of my physical RAM due to my video card taking part of it for textures in World Wind or Celestia.
Also, the FDIC does not audit bank security. That duty falls to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve System.
You're probably right about that. Nevertheless, whenever the FDIC audits the banks I have worked for, they always have recommendations regarding security.
Every bank I have ever worked in uses an internal network for their transaction processing systems that is closed to the internet/public.
I've had exactly the opposite experience. Many community banks here use Intercept's software such as BancPac. While it's true that the physical data line for transactions is not on the internet, the machines that perform said transactions ARE. And the data line is not encrypted. However, the data is not housed on a local Intercept server...it is sent to Atlanta, where the data is hidden from the net. Yes, it's fairly secure. But there are certain loopholes. You're right when you say that you'd have to have knowledge of the bank to get in, though...most of the banks I've worked with do not use wifi, so all access would have to be remote or directly at a workstation...not simply wardriving.
...the Sarbanes-Oxley act. Many financial institutions required to follow these regulations also are liable for the FFIEC regs. I believe that the FFIEC regs. DO require alphanumeric, 8 digit passwords.
Whether they do or not, the FDIC auditors emphasize this policy strongly. If it's not written in stone yet, it will be.
To be honest, I approve such a measure. It disturbs me to think that our local bank's security policy might be more lax than Yahoo's.
I can't help but wonder if anyone will ever use the second book (Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator), and make a sequel.
Yes, it wasn't as good as the first, but that's prose for you.
I do agree about the proprietary format. I'm not pleased with that. I do enjoy the features of flash.
Unlike ActiveX, however, at least flash is multi-platform. I hate it when I hit a website that won't pull up or work properly in Linux or on the Mac due to funky scripting.
Then there's the good ones that actually load rather quickly, have easy to use interactive graphics, and multimedia features. You can't lump all flash as evil...flash is a great way for users on dial up to get interactive websites with loads of graphics for a small cost of bandwidth. Using flash, one can create a web gallery that any user will sit through...
Try doing that with standard html or php...do you want to site while it loads 20 gifs that are more than 100k apiece?
Flash is the future, my friend...and as long as they keep the processor cost relatively low, I welcome it to my pda.
I'm not sure I can agree with you there. PDA's, while still high in sales, have been falling as multi-function cell phones increase.
You also have to consider your target audience...kids simply don't care about managing a contact list of 100 business cards or balancing their checkbook...they want to play games. I think handhelds are here to stay, and I don't see them being replaced by pda's any time soon.
What about coercing secrets out of Iraqi operatives by forcing Barney's Greatest Hits along with a healthy dose of Metallica down their throats? It may not beat it, but hey! It actually happened.
Most of may declares this to be null and void, an irritating rumor with no substantiation. Still, if Apple did develop a flash-based player, one could hardly be too surprised. Jobs says that flash players wind up in drawers, unused gifts given by an uncle who didn't know what else to give. And he might be right, too. But as it was said, the numbers speak for themselves. People ARE eating up these tiny little players, and if Apple wanted a piece of that pie, claiming full compatibility with iTunes...well, who knows? For those who've been waiting for a cheaper alternative to the iPod, this might just fit the bill. Not that Apple ever cared about pricing...
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Do these figures take into account game rentals?
Cars connect to a network, and then to each other? So virtually unlimited range? Does this mean one could use the system as a virtual chat with that annoying guy on the freeway who's in the carpool lane by his lonesome during rush hour?
I assume similarities in style, but that shot was an EXACT replica of the shot in Spirited Away.
One thing I do like about this one is that it seems to feature older people. I'm sick of this "teenager goes on a journey, becomes a man" or "child goes on a journey, grows up" anime. I'd like to see some issues for older characters. Very interested in seeing this.
What's the big deal with standards, anyway? He mentions that we should all adopt UTC. Personally, I don't care about adopting it. Even if we did, the business implications face the same challenges. Yes, we'd all be on the same time schedule, but you'd still have to remember when Turkey and India's business hours were.
So when is the self mixing cappuccino going to be ready?
Thanks!
It wasn't a commentary on application. It was more of a curiousity. I just haven't heard of any true application of smart bombs, and was hoping for links to articles on this.
Has there been a successful trial of using GPS for military purposes such as remote missile launch, or is this all just conjecture?
I wouldn't purchase this card for myself. True, I don't need a whole lot of power. But (call me crazy), I've always preferred to have an actual video card with actual video RAM on it to handle graphics applications (large or small texture loads...in my case, mainly small). I prefer not to have Windows tell me that I'm only using 3/4 of my physical RAM due to my video card taking part of it for textures in World Wind or Celestia.
Am I alone in this?
You're probably right about that. Nevertheless, whenever the FDIC audits the banks I have worked for, they always have recommendations regarding security.
Every bank I have ever worked in uses an internal network for their transaction processing systems that is closed to the internet/public.
I've had exactly the opposite experience. Many community banks here use Intercept's software such as BancPac. While it's true that the physical data line for transactions is not on the internet, the machines that perform said transactions ARE. And the data line is not encrypted. However, the data is not housed on a local Intercept server...it is sent to Atlanta, where the data is hidden from the net. Yes, it's fairly secure. But there are certain loopholes. You're right when you say that you'd have to have knowledge of the bank to get in, though...most of the banks I've worked with do not use wifi, so all access would have to be remote or directly at a workstation...not simply wardriving.
Whether they do or not, the FDIC auditors emphasize this policy strongly. If it's not written in stone yet, it will be.
To be honest, I approve such a measure. It disturbs me to think that our local bank's security policy might be more lax than Yahoo's.
I guess I'd have to re-read the book.
I don't remember that part. Such is my memory...
I can't help but wonder if anyone will ever use the second book (Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator), and make a sequel. Yes, it wasn't as good as the first, but that's prose for you.
He means the book was dark and gloomy, not the flick.
I do agree about the proprietary format. I'm not pleased with that. I do enjoy the features of flash. Unlike ActiveX, however, at least flash is multi-platform. I hate it when I hit a website that won't pull up or work properly in Linux or on the Mac due to funky scripting.
Not the point...the point is simply that all flash is not alike. And that some flash is a good thing.
Try doing that with standard html or php...do you want to site while it loads 20 gifs that are more than 100k apiece?
Flash is the future, my friend...and as long as they keep the processor cost relatively low, I welcome it to my pda.
I'm not sure I can agree with you there. PDA's, while still high in sales, have been falling as multi-function cell phones increase.
You also have to consider your target audience...kids simply don't care about managing a contact list of 100 business cards or balancing their checkbook...they want to play games. I think handhelds are here to stay, and I don't see them being replaced by pda's any time soon.
Touche. I'll be first to admit I'm intrigued by the technology, but I wonder if kids will care, since that's primarily the target audience.
I have one of those... I call it a pda.
...of the 15 minute Hamlet. Has anyone had the pleasure of seeing this atrocity?
...When he sprouts ears, talks in backwards logic, and shrinks about 3 feet, then call me.
What about coercing secrets out of Iraqi operatives by forcing Barney's Greatest Hits along with a healthy dose of Metallica down their throats? It may not beat it, but hey! It actually happened.
Ummm...most of ME, not may. *cough, cough*...Should've used preview...AGAIN.
Most of may declares this to be null and void, an irritating rumor with no substantiation. Still, if Apple did develop a flash-based player, one could hardly be too surprised. Jobs says that flash players wind up in drawers, unused gifts given by an uncle who didn't know what else to give. And he might be right, too. But as it was said, the numbers speak for themselves. People ARE eating up these tiny little players, and if Apple wanted a piece of that pie, claiming full compatibility with iTunes...well, who knows? For those who've been waiting for a cheaper alternative to the iPod, this might just fit the bill. Not that Apple ever cared about pricing...