From the article: Mathematics doesn't exactly have a great reputation for being a source of brilliant humor. When was the last time you heard a math joke? And, more importantly, did you laugh?
Michael, posting bullshit stories like this one absolutely destroy your credibility. The defendant and the submitter are grossly distorting the truth in this situation. The guy broke into websites and defaced property. Free speech is not at all the issue here.
Creationists have always struck me as being strident and inflexible. I believe in evolution. I also believe in creation to the extent that some higher being at one point installed the last "spark plug", if you will, in order to give humans that certain something extra that separates us from mere beasts. I really do hold that both beliefs can coexist in harmony.
That sounds like something a Deist might say. You should check them out.
Re:Timothy, get that compulsive knee jerking seen
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Although I concede, that's not necessarily an "or" proposition.
No no no, it is necessarily an "or" proposition. Just not necessarily an xor one.
d.d.s., that's the same thought I had when I read the submission. Furthermore, how far under the ice is this poor lost penguin? If he's a long way from the nearest patch of open sea, I'm worried that he might drown! In conclusion, this only lends credence to the old rumor...
although the NSA use Free software, the need for an expensive government audit prevents the government from saving money and improving security.
I find this statement terribly interesting. This implies that opensource software is more heavily auditted by the US government than closed source software.
I'm not sure where the quote is from, so I can't put it in context, but the NSA certainly does audit closed-source software. I think it's more likely the statement is saying that it is irrelevent whether they go with a $500 product or a $0 product; the audit costs far outweigh either.
Change "Free Software" above to "new product" and it makes more sense. Anything new has to be sufficiently better to justify the audit cost.
I just think it's impressive that you use the word "demonstrate" three times and not once manage to spell it correctly.
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And who wants to self-select for sober realists, pragmatists, etc
Well, sober realists and pragmatists, of course:)
But seriously, dating as currently defined is geared toward romantics. While wonderful for romantics, there are some (or many, in some groups) who don't feel the need for that extra baggage.
For those non-romantics, the whole process becomes an obligation, a burden even. Love should be about doing things for the other because you want to, not following the script given by someone else's definition of romance. Of course, if you ARE a romantic, keep doing what you're doing. You're right, speed dating will do nothing for you.
The timeframe could extend very happily to the rest of your life under the right circumstances.
Absolutely. Even if you only meet them for 7 minutes initially. Giddy happenstance is fine, but why not look for compatible people in the meantime?
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From the article: Mathematics doesn't exactly have a great reputation for being a source of brilliant humor. When was the last time you heard a math joke? And, more importantly, did you laugh?
Yesterday, and yes.
Good policy. For an added step, I try to dissociate them from anything about me. Applying this to your example,
:)
Dubya Doesn't Know A Goddamn Thing,
would be a good phrase for someone who is pro-Bush, as crackers wouldn't be expecting it
Other choices are bands you don't like, movies you haven't seen, etc.
Indeed, legoboy.
Michael, posting bullshit stories like this one absolutely destroy your credibility. The defendant and the submitter are grossly distorting the truth in this situation. The guy broke into websites and defaced property. Free speech is not at all the issue here.
Welcome to my ignore list.
"Long Wait" has been on my queue since I added it.
Ironic, that.
Creationists have always struck me as being strident and inflexible. I believe in evolution. I also believe in creation to the extent that some higher being at one point installed the last "spark plug", if you will, in order to give humans that certain something extra that separates us from mere beasts. I really do hold that both beliefs can coexist in harmony.
That sounds like something a Deist might say. You should check them out.
Although I concede, that's not necessarily an "or" proposition.
No no no, it is necessarily an "or" proposition. Just not necessarily an xor one.
That's the game where you get rewarded with pictures of scantily-clad women near the end, yes?
There's only one fist that needs to be raised here, and the FBI knows exactly where to raise it.
:)
Best. Quote. Ever.
Tackhead, you just made my day
YOU ARE MOSTLY NOT READY.
Hmm. Can't find anything.
For your viewing pleasure!
Yum and yum.
The only reference to what the Tunney Act is, and it's a broken link. Try this one instead.
If you put certain acids on ants other ants will assume they're dead
Oh I see YOU had a healthy childhood...
Linux isnt ready for the -
Server?
Wait a minute...
Phase 3: Profit!
The RIAA sets CD prices? Do you mean that? Wouldn't that be a violation of anti-trust law?
Correct, it is a violation. It's just not enforced...
Yes, but it does allow you to uncheck these files. Naturally, I didn't trust them, but Ad-Aware told me that BearShare didn't install anything funny.
:)
I'm happy about that, since BearShare seems to be the only file-sharing tool I can get working on my Pentium-Classic.
/me is listening to Times of Danger
The funny thing is, if these guys are actually waiting to buy tickets, they might not get any.
Oh, I'm sure that "not getting any" is a situation these guys are quite familiar with.
d.d.s., that's the same thought I had when I read the submission. Furthermore, how far under the ice is this poor lost penguin? If he's a long way from the nearest patch of open sea, I'm worried that he might drown! In conclusion, this only lends credence to the old rumor...
Linux is dying.
That seems to be the trend nowadays.
Victor?
It's a good thing this isn't Metafilter or we'd all be reprimanding you for whoring yourself out with a self-link.
Alas, an AC in this thread has informed me that the tree is not the same as that of the Red Haired Bastard (tm).
although the NSA use Free software, the need for an expensive government audit prevents the government from saving money and improving security.
I find this statement terribly interesting. This implies that opensource software is more heavily auditted by the US government than closed source software.
I'm not sure where the quote is from, so I can't put it in context, but the NSA certainly does audit closed-source software. I think it's more likely the statement is saying that it is irrelevent whether they go with a $500 product or a $0 product; the audit costs far outweigh either.
Change "Free Software" above to "new product" and it makes more sense. Anything new has to be sufficiently better to justify the audit cost.
I just think it's impressive that you use the word "demonstrate" three times and not once manage to spell it correctly.
And who wants to self-select for sober realists, pragmatists, etc
:)
Well, sober realists and pragmatists, of course
But seriously, dating as currently defined is geared toward romantics. While wonderful for romantics, there are some (or many, in some groups) who don't feel the need for that extra baggage.
For those non-romantics, the whole process becomes an obligation, a burden even. Love should be about doing things for the other because you want to, not following the script given by someone else's definition of romance. Of course, if you ARE a romantic, keep doing what you're doing. You're right, speed dating will do nothing for you.
The timeframe could extend very happily to the rest of your life under the right circumstances.
Absolutely. Even if you only meet them for 7 minutes initially. Giddy happenstance is fine, but why not look for compatible people in the meantime?
From the Slashdot blurb at the top of this page:
note the hand held variant at the bottom of the page as well.
From the links:
Stetten has also built a portable sonic flashlight that could make it
easier and more convenient for routine use in a doctor's office.
and
The portable version seen below can be held in one hand while
manipulating a needle with the other.
Do I have to draw you a picture?
(offtopic: why are you spam-proofing your sneakemail address? It has its own mighty spam-trap abilities.)