In discussing what the consoles have or don't have, let's not forget what we, the consumers have.
We have... the Xbox 360. Until the other consoles come out, they might as well not have anything. All Microsoft is competing against at the moment is ideas.
1. Windows
2. Car jack
3. Garage windows
4. Woman who lost runaway pram
5. At guy working on car engine
6. Anywhere but at the robbers
7. Church windows! (I loved those ones)
8. Sprinkler for secret wet bikini shot (in your mind)
9. Cars on the road.
Answers: One 15 foot person One 7 foot person, standing on the head of an 8 foot person. A 10 foot person who pours the coffee into their mouth at arm's length to cool it on the way down.
But let's not forget Blizzard. They spend ages on beautiful cinematics. These are totally skippable, and IMHO, add very little to the games. Now, Blizzard have created some of the most popular games today. Everybody who plays Starcraft, or WoW, only watches the cinematics once. They surely aren't a reason for success, are they? But DAMN, success is there. Perhaps seeing what the characters you manipulate should really look like before you play the game really sucks you in. -- (sorry about the configuration of that sentence)
Well it seems that no faith chose me... however, the followers of several different faiths constantly try to choose me, and it's very annoying. I AM NOT A POKEMON!
I can't say much in regards to Einstein, but I know that it is getting harder to point out musical geniuses, because the bar is constantly being raised. There are thousands of violinists, who are perfectly happy to practice all day to produce perfect performances. Anything less and they simply won't be noticed. I heard a professional musician comment, some years ago, that nobody stands out any more, because so many are at the level of Heifitz.
I played the violin for about 15 years, and had to stop, because for me the strain of a performance + the need for constant practice overshadows the joy received from playing. I now play quite happily at the back of the second violins in an orchestra - room for fun, and mistakes are rarely heard:)
Anyway, my point is, perhaps something similar is happening in the field of science.
Nero: (what is a dead Roman emperor doing on my hard disk?)
Come on, that's one of the most inspired names ever, given the correct knowledge. I have always just referred to the program as "Nero," but about 3 years ago I had a look at my Programs menu, and found out that the full name is "Nero - Burning Rom." That's awesome! Just like when I discovered the true meaning of the answer to the chicken question. A massive revelation, and a strong connection in my mind of Nero to burning.
(btw, being a bit anal here, in this year, any Roman emperor on your hard disk or in your cupboard really should be dead)
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
I suppose it was inevitable really... they'll always find a way to get to us.
Here's hoping we never get quite as bad as depicted in "The Truman Show" though. I almost crapped my pants when I watched "I, Robot" and "The Island" and saw all the stuff they were pushing along with the film.
I have it. The method to force the world into adopting IPv6 right NOW. Get google to make the switch, and to totally ignore IPv4. All IT businesses will grind to a halt until the change is made. For an even faster adoption, get all porn websites to change. The change won't be visible until the sun goes down (for the average user), but I predict the phone lines will melt, be they copper or optical fiber, from the desperate horny men trying to get IPv6 addresses.
They probably took the much more common definition - two lines of (gun)fire converging at a point - which serves their purpose perfectly well. Not that we should believe everything dictionary.com has to say (they think "color" and "neighbor" are words), but in this case I think they've got it right.
Do you get a copy of the lyrics when you buy off iTunes? I don't know the answer to that one, but I'd say it's probably "no." I once used EvilLyrics to assist in decoding those crazy System of a Down songs, and found it VERY useful. If they really follow through with this, they'll have to shut down the hundreds of lyrics sites on the web. Like the guy said, it's just a specialised browser with lots of cache...
Bullet time? That's what they liked to call it. The reason being, a bunch of cameras would be placed where the motion was to go. Then, a long unbroken string would be attached and run through the trigger of each camera. The other end of the string would be attached to a subsonic bullet, hence "Bullet Time." When the moment came, the bullet would be fired, triggering the cameras in sequence. The "Bullet Time" sequence gunmen would attempt to kill the directors as they fired, but failed miserably, hitting instead the story and script-writers, resulting in two miserable sequels.
I have played many simplified musical arrangements, and I have to say, I greatly prefer the real thing. I play the violin and piano, mainly. Not only do I get the sense something is missing from the music, if I try to replace it, aren't I taking the role of composer, in part? I'm speaking of classical music, which is what I know. In classical music, the role of the player is mainly that of an interpreter. In jazz, I think improvisation is the key, leading to varied performances, and probably allowing these simple arrangements to exist.
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In discussing what the consoles have or don't have, let's not forget what we, the consumers have. We have... the Xbox 360. Until the other consoles come out, they might as well not have anything. All Microsoft is competing against at the moment is ideas.
That's the cost of a high-end PS3 and you still don't have all the features it includes.
Where is this high-end PS3? I think you mean
I was going to mod you "funny," but then I realised that "insightful" on a comment like that was part of the joke :)
1. Windows 2. Car jack 3. Garage windows 4. Woman who lost runaway pram 5. At guy working on car engine 6. Anywhere but at the robbers 7. Church windows! (I loved those ones) 8. Sprinkler for secret wet bikini shot (in your mind) 9. Cars on the road.
Answers:
One 15 foot person
One 7 foot person, standing on the head of an 8 foot person.
A 10 foot person who pours the coffee into their mouth at arm's length to cool it on the way down.
...for Black & White. I can't believe nobody has mentioned this yet, after seeing the map demo.
But let's not forget Blizzard. They spend ages on beautiful cinematics. These are totally skippable, and IMHO, add very little to the games. Now, Blizzard have created some of the most popular games today. Everybody who plays Starcraft, or WoW, only watches the cinematics once. They surely aren't a reason for success, are they? But DAMN, success is there. Perhaps seeing what the characters you manipulate should really look like before you play the game really sucks you in. -- (sorry about the configuration of that sentence)
Well it seems that no faith chose me... however, the followers of several different faiths constantly try to choose me, and it's very annoying. I AM NOT A POKEMON!
I recommend the wet towel technique as demonstrated in this movie.
I can't say much in regards to Einstein, but I know that it is getting harder to point out musical geniuses, because the bar is constantly being raised. There are thousands of violinists, who are perfectly happy to practice all day to produce perfect performances. Anything less and they simply won't be noticed. I heard a professional musician comment, some years ago, that nobody stands out any more, because so many are at the level of Heifitz.
:)
I played the violin for about 15 years, and had to stop, because for me the strain of a performance + the need for constant practice overshadows the joy received from playing. I now play quite happily at the back of the second violins in an orchestra - room for fun, and mistakes are rarely heard
Anyway, my point is, perhaps something similar is happening in the field of science.
Nero: (what is a dead Roman emperor doing on my hard disk?)
Come on, that's one of the most inspired names ever, given the correct knowledge. I have always just referred to the program as "Nero," but about 3 years ago I had a look at my Programs menu, and found out that the full name is "Nero - Burning Rom." That's awesome! Just like when I discovered the true meaning of the answer to the chicken question. A massive revelation, and a strong connection in my mind of Nero to burning.
(btw, being a bit anal here, in this year, any Roman emperor on your hard disk or in your cupboard really should be dead)
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
SEXTOR! :-)
You know, I would think that if your post was further up the page, your link there would undergo a heavier slashdotting than the article :)
It's wrong of me to complain about revenue-raising advertising in films which make millions. Isn't it, WILL SMITH???
I suppose it was inevitable really... they'll always find a way to get to us. Here's hoping we never get quite as bad as depicted in "The Truman Show" though. I almost crapped my pants when I watched "I, Robot" and "The Island" and saw all the stuff they were pushing along with the film.
I have it. The method to force the world into adopting IPv6 right NOW. Get google to make the switch, and to totally ignore IPv4. All IT businesses will grind to a halt until the change is made. For an even faster adoption, get all porn websites to change. The change won't be visible until the sun goes down (for the average user), but I predict the phone lines will melt, be they copper or optical fiber, from the desperate horny men trying to get IPv6 addresses.
They probably took the much more common definition - two lines of (gun)fire converging at a point - which serves their purpose perfectly well. Not that we should believe everything dictionary.com has to say (they think "color" and "neighbor" are words), but in this case I think they've got it right.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=crossfire
Problem is, they are using rasta* images
I'm pretty horrified at the thought of viewing a dreadlocked area of land, I must say :P
Do you get a copy of the lyrics when you buy off iTunes? I don't know the answer to that one, but I'd say it's probably "no." I once used EvilLyrics to assist in decoding those crazy System of a Down songs, and found it VERY useful. If they really follow through with this, they'll have to shut down the hundreds of lyrics sites on the web. Like the guy said, it's just a specialised browser with lots of cache...
Bill, is that you?
Bullet time? That's what they liked to call it. The reason being, a bunch of cameras would be placed where the motion was to go. Then, a long unbroken string would be attached and run through the trigger of each camera. The other end of the string would be attached to a subsonic bullet, hence "Bullet Time." When the moment came, the bullet would be fired, triggering the cameras in sequence. The "Bullet Time" sequence gunmen would attempt to kill the directors as they fired, but failed miserably, hitting instead the story and script-writers, resulting in two miserable sequels.
I won't post the other version, but... "I had to help my uncle, Jack, off a horse." Commas are VERY necessary, people!
I have played many simplified musical arrangements, and I have to say, I greatly prefer the real thing. I play the violin and piano, mainly. Not only do I get the sense something is missing from the music, if I try to replace it, aren't I taking the role of composer, in part? I'm speaking of classical music, which is what I know. In classical music, the role of the player is mainly that of an interpreter. In jazz, I think improvisation is the key, leading to varied performances, and probably allowing these simple arrangements to exist.
Like ramen? You know what the English word for ramen is? TWO-MINUTE NOODLES, you eliteist cocks. Stop saying ramen!
Yes, at last we can see... oh my God! Well, thank you, we did ask for it :)