"One eighth the size" would make even more sense! The only source of confusion I see is that it is not clear whether the area is 1/8 as much (i.e. 8 times more pixels per square inch) or the width and height are 1/8 as much (i.e. 8 times more pixels per linear inch).
In my first job, I changed the boot-up message on the VAX to "If only my girlfriend when down as often as this computer!" I kinda assumed it would scroll up off the terminal and nobody would see it. It, uh, didn't. One of our female programmers, who was famous for overreacting, came into work and threw a hissy fit. We fixed the message and decided to tell everyone we couldn't figure out who put it there. This is why you shouldn't give all developers administrator privileges!
Why should I pay someone to post fake reviews when I can create false accounts and post fake reviews all by myself for free? Unless there is some foolproof method of positively establishing the identity of the poster, these reviews should be considered crap anyway.
You'd think they'd at least do RAID 1 Mirroring. Then they could just hot swap in another drive, sync it, and be on their merry way. Why centralize your data services if you're not going to do it right?
While I'm joking about the 6,000 years (I'm not a creationist), I am serious about questioning the accuracy of Carbon-14 dating. Of course, it would take increased solar flares over a very long period of time to make a measurable difference.
The Supreme Courts decision that it is perfectly legal to seize private property to give to someone else that pays higher taxes is insane for another obvious reason: Churches don't pay any taxes at all! Any municipality could significantly increase property taxes by merely seizing all church owned property, then auctioning it off to the highest bidder. Is that really the kind of local governmental behavior we want to encourage?
By the way, didn't someone start a movement to seize one of the Judge's properties and turn it into a bed and breakfast? Haven't heard anything about that lately.
Concealed weapons require a concealed weapons permit. Cops get an implicit concealed weapons permit be virtue of the fact that they are assumed to be trained in weapons safety and the know the appropriate circumstances to pull one out. (I used to know a detective who used to walk around Inglewood wearing $10,000 worth of jewelry with a Glock stuffed in his belt above his wallet and a derringer in his belt buckle hoping someone would attempt to rob him.) But yes, open carry is legal anywhere not specifically prohibited. Hmm... wonder what would happen if I show up for my daughter's next Parent/Teacher meeting with a holster...
Cops are only allowed to use flashing lights and sirens in an actual emergency. I suspect that if you had an actual emergency that required you to exceed the speed limit, there would be no penalty to you for using lights and sirens. Cops are required to get training before being allowed to carry a weapon. You are allowed to get a concealed carry permit even without demonstrating a proficiency with a weapon (I believe this to be a flaw in current laws.) Furthermore, there are places where even cops are not allowed to carry weapons. What I'm trying to say is that there is no reason why law enforcement should be given access to technology that normal citizens are barred from, provided the normal citizens demonstrate that they can responsibly and safely use this technology (ideally, they should receive the same training that law enforcement does). The exception of course if for true military weapons, which are useful in warfare, but not selective enough in their targets to be used for self defense.
I cut my cable off 2 years ago... You have my deepest condolences. Your significant other has my condolences as well. Did you try having doctors reattach it?
I have the same problem with this as I do with all-you-can-eat buffets. If I leave the buffet and my stomach doesn't hurt, I feel like I haven't gotten my money's worth. Likewise, if I'm paying Netflix $30/month for all the video I can veg out to, I feel like I'm screwing myself if I go outside and take a walk once in a while. Reading a book suddenly gets more expensive too.
Explain to me again why I should pay $0.99 to see something I can Tivo for free and watch on a much larger screen... Oh, that's right, so that I can watch it while I'm driving!
Sorry, I need to correct myself: if you are using an HDMI interface to communicate between your Media Center and TV, then the TV itself theoretically does not need Bluetooth or WiFi support. All devices in your Entertainment Center need to either have Bluetooth, WiFi, or Ethernet support, or have CEC support and be connected via HDMI to a device that has Bluetooth, WiFi, or Ethernet support. We're moving in the right direction towards digital convergence, but it is taking a lot longer than expected.
So then, it must also be legal for me to put one of these devices on my wife's car, or on the local squad cars, without their knowledge? Why do different rules apply to government employees than apply to the rest of us?
Great. Now when your TV/Monitor and amplifier/home theater system get WiFi and Bluetooth, it'll be worth my while to write a phone app to control them all.
I'm thinking restaurant Point of Sale system for servers to jot down orders at tables myself. Anybody know of a good, cheap, WiFi only tablet with decent handwriting recognition that could be used for this purpose?
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"One eighth the size" would make even more sense! The only source of confusion I see is that it is not clear whether the area is 1/8 as much (i.e. 8 times more pixels per square inch) or the width and height are 1/8 as much (i.e. 8 times more pixels per linear inch).
In my first job, I changed the boot-up message on the VAX to "If only my girlfriend when down as often as this computer!" I kinda assumed it would scroll up off the terminal and nobody would see it. It, uh, didn't. One of our female programmers, who was famous for overreacting, came into work and threw a hissy fit. We fixed the message and decided to tell everyone we couldn't figure out who put it there. This is why you shouldn't give all developers administrator privileges!
I bought the new iPad, and it made my penis grow 2 inches longer! True story!
Why should I pay someone to post fake reviews when I can create false accounts and post fake reviews all by myself for free? Unless there is some foolproof method of positively establishing the identity of the poster, these reviews should be considered crap anyway.
You'd think they'd at least do RAID 1 Mirroring. Then they could just hot swap in another drive, sync it, and be on their merry way. Why centralize your data services if you're not going to do it right?
While I'm joking about the 6,000 years (I'm not a creationist), I am serious about questioning the accuracy of Carbon-14 dating. Of course, it would take increased solar flares over a very long period of time to make a measurable difference.
Maybe be earth really is only 6,000 years old, and the Carbon-14 dating has been seriously skewed by solar flares!
Call it FaceSpace.com, and you can get Cease & Desist letters from both FaceBook and MySpace!
There goes my plan to name my social networking site comeonherfacebook.com!
The Supreme Courts decision that it is perfectly legal to seize private property to give to someone else that pays higher taxes is insane for another obvious reason: Churches don't pay any taxes at all! Any municipality could significantly increase property taxes by merely seizing all church owned property, then auctioning it off to the highest bidder. Is that really the kind of local governmental behavior we want to encourage?
By the way, didn't someone start a movement to seize one of the Judge's properties and turn it into a bed and breakfast? Haven't heard anything about that lately.
Concealed weapons require a concealed weapons permit. Cops get an implicit concealed weapons permit be virtue of the fact that they are assumed to be trained in weapons safety and the know the appropriate circumstances to pull one out. (I used to know a detective who used to walk around Inglewood wearing $10,000 worth of jewelry with a Glock stuffed in his belt above his wallet and a derringer in his belt buckle hoping someone would attempt to rob him.) But yes, open carry is legal anywhere not specifically prohibited. Hmm... wonder what would happen if I show up for my daughter's next Parent/Teacher meeting with a holster...
Cops are only allowed to use flashing lights and sirens in an actual emergency. I suspect that if you had an actual emergency that required you to exceed the speed limit, there would be no penalty to you for using lights and sirens. Cops are required to get training before being allowed to carry a weapon. You are allowed to get a concealed carry permit even without demonstrating a proficiency with a weapon (I believe this to be a flaw in current laws.) Furthermore, there are places where even cops are not allowed to carry weapons. What I'm trying to say is that there is no reason why law enforcement should be given access to technology that normal citizens are barred from, provided the normal citizens demonstrate that they can responsibly and safely use this technology (ideally, they should receive the same training that law enforcement does). The exception of course if for true military weapons, which are useful in warfare, but not selective enough in their targets to be used for self defense.
Sorry, I just confuse her with the government since both of them screw me on a regular basis!
I cut my cable off 2 years ago... You have my deepest condolences. Your significant other has my condolences as well. Did you try having doctors reattach it?
I have the same problem with this as I do with all-you-can-eat buffets. If I leave the buffet and my stomach doesn't hurt, I feel like I haven't gotten my money's worth. Likewise, if I'm paying Netflix $30/month for all the video I can veg out to, I feel like I'm screwing myself if I go outside and take a walk once in a while. Reading a book suddenly gets more expensive too.
Explain to me again why I should pay $0.99 to see something I can Tivo for free and watch on a much larger screen... Oh, that's right, so that I can watch it while I'm driving!
Sorry, I need to correct myself: if you are using an HDMI interface to communicate between your Media Center and TV, then the TV itself theoretically does not need Bluetooth or WiFi support. All devices in your Entertainment Center need to either have Bluetooth, WiFi, or Ethernet support, or have CEC support and be connected via HDMI to a device that has Bluetooth, WiFi, or Ethernet support. We're moving in the right direction towards digital convergence, but it is taking a lot longer than expected.
So then, it must also be legal for me to put one of these devices on my wife's car, or on the local squad cars, without their knowledge? Why do different rules apply to government employees than apply to the rest of us?
Great. Now when your TV/Monitor and amplifier/home theater system get WiFi and Bluetooth, it'll be worth my while to write a phone app to control them all.
What would be easier to learn basic mechanics from working on: a '57 Chevy or a 2011 Lexus?
they weren't using them anyway. Oh wait... are they going to wait until they are dead first?
...when the Production support/engineers are worthless, what is one supposed to do? Send out resumes?
That's why I invest all my money in the best investment out there, one that pays immediate returns: hookers and blow.
I'd say there's good reason to keep a little cash on hand. Crack dealers don't take Visa or Mastercard?
I'm thinking restaurant Point of Sale system for servers to jot down orders at tables myself. Anybody know of a good, cheap, WiFi only tablet with decent handwriting recognition that could be used for this purpose?