Opera is a very, very nice browser. The only thing that has kept me using Firefox instead of any other browser is the collection of RSS feeds into live bookmarks. Does Opera have a similar feature? Or am I a moron and is this universal (except for, of course, IE)?
The amazing thing here is that these high-school kids built such a car. I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania (also in West Philly) and recently helped a community service organization set up a computer lab at the West Philadelphia High School. It is, by anyone's standards, a true inner-city school, surrounded by a low-income neighborhood. These are not the kids from an upper-class California high-school: they grew up among gang violence and high crime rates. It is absolutely amazing that kids who came from such a background can build a car like that.
And which sites would that be (that people would care about)?
My bank (and, as far as I know, most banks). Plus, my friend's company (a windows shop) controls their servers through some IE-only deal--don't know the details, but he's frustrated that he can't use Firefox.
I wasn't defending it--in fact, I agree with you. I just thought that the example that you used may not have been completely valid. The karate thing, on the other hand, is better.
No. It's still the top language for collegiate education. When I was applying to schools last year for their computer science program, every single one of them used Java as their introductory language (I applied to 8). My current school (University of Pennsylvania) uses Java for any type of introductory class. The only classes that a freshman could take that are taught in C or some other type of language are the 00* type classes that are just for "fun".
Exactly. This reminds me of an article I once read on bio-warfare. It mentioned that Ebola wasn't as dangerous of a bio-warfare agent because, even though it's highly lethal, it knocks out its victims extremely quickly--by the time you become contagious, you know you have it. A disease such as Smallpox, however, was far more dangerous--victims could be infected and contagious without knowing they had the disease, leading them to spread it to others.
I'm recalling this from memory, so the disease names may be incorrect. But you get the concept:).
Yeah, just look at Italy. They have a HUGE mix of political parties. That's a grade-A government right there.
It seems to me that most stable nations have a two-party system. I may be wrong, please correct me if I am.
Also, while the US government is corrupt, it's not as corrupt as some would make you think. When you compare the US to the vast majority of other governments, corruption is relatively rare. However, I'd bet that comparing it to other developed nations would yeild different results.
Is US economy so money-centric despite its capitalistic nature?
Despite? I would say it's because of the US's capitalistic economy. Plus, I'd say every economy is money-centric. It's pretty much the definition of the word...
Secondly, why is this a bad thing? Businesses are just that--businesses. They deal in money and try to accumulate as much of it as possible. I'd say it's a pretty good idea for a business to do something because it'd save money.
Finally, I'd take issue with the fact that European companies value flexibility while American companies value savings. Their motives are the same--make the most $$$.
This is, surprisingly, A Good Thing. Sure it's spyware, but you can CHOOSE to put it on your computer and actually get something back. That is, of course, assuming that it does what it says it does.
The Gatesians, of course. However, they're used to pandemics. A pandemic among the Jobsians, while less likely, will catch many of them with their proverbial pants around their ankles. The Jobsians have become used to thier immunity to these diseases. Also, such a pandemic would most likely prevent Gatesians from looking up to the Jobsians and their superior immune system.
I wouldn't be surprised if Google felt pressured into using some sort of DRM by recent developments. If they realeased the videos from their store sans DRM and they go straight to the Internet, the *AA's might sue. When one looks at the current administration and recent court decisions, they might stand a good chance.
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Opera is a very, very nice browser. The only thing that has kept me using Firefox instead of any other browser is the collection of RSS feeds into live bookmarks. Does Opera have a similar feature? Or am I a moron and is this universal (except for, of course, IE)?
The amazing thing here is that these high-school kids built such a car. I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania (also in West Philly) and recently helped a community service organization set up a computer lab at the West Philadelphia High School. It is, by anyone's standards, a true inner-city school, surrounded by a low-income neighborhood. These are not the kids from an upper-class California high-school: they grew up among gang violence and high crime rates. It is absolutely amazing that kids who came from such a background can build a car like that.
RedHatLinux? I've never seen Red Hat speed....
*ducks*
Fair enough. My threshhold wasn't low enough, I guess :).
Halo wasn't aimed at grannies and kiddies--it was aimed at gamers.
In my very, very rural hometown of Chapin, South Carolina, a lot of the power is supplied by the V.C. Summer nuclear plant.
Maybe so. I know for a fact that First Citizens bank doesn't, though.
It's not only the Republicans--Hillary Clinton's been brownshirting as well. Remember Hot Coffee?
So yes, it's on both sides of the aisle--not just Bush (though he does it. A lot.).
And which sites would that be (that people would care about)?
My bank (and, as far as I know, most banks). Plus, my friend's company (a windows shop) controls their servers through some IE-only deal--don't know the details, but he's frustrated that he can't use Firefox.
I wasn't defending it--in fact, I agree with you. I just thought that the example that you used may not have been completely valid. The karate thing, on the other hand, is better.
Boy Scouts != Cub Scouts.
Boy Scouts are 12+, while Cub Scouts are 12-. I think the story would have been different if you were left with a 35-year-old woman when you were 16.
I go to an Ivy League school with a very prestigious reputation for our AI research. We use java in introductory programs.
No. It's still the top language for collegiate education. When I was applying to schools last year for their computer science program, every single one of them used Java as their introductory language (I applied to 8). My current school (University of Pennsylvania) uses Java for any type of introductory class. The only classes that a freshman could take that are taught in C or some other type of language are the 00* type classes that are just for "fun".
Exactly. This reminds me of an article I once read on bio-warfare. It mentioned that Ebola wasn't as dangerous of a bio-warfare agent because, even though it's highly lethal, it knocks out its victims extremely quickly--by the time you become contagious, you know you have it. A disease such as Smallpox, however, was far more dangerous--victims could be infected and contagious without knowing they had the disease, leading them to spread it to others.
:).
I'm recalling this from memory, so the disease names may be incorrect. But you get the concept
Yeah, just look at Italy. They have a HUGE mix of political parties. That's a grade-A government right there.
It seems to me that most stable nations have a two-party system. I may be wrong, please correct me if I am.
Also, while the US government is corrupt, it's not as corrupt as some would make you think. When you compare the US to the vast majority of other governments, corruption is relatively rare. However, I'd bet that comparing it to other developed nations would yeild different results.
You forgot about the Bawls. Gallons of Bawls.
Loads and loads of Bawls.
Is US economy so money-centric despite its capitalistic nature?
Despite? I would say it's because of the US's capitalistic economy. Plus, I'd say every economy is money-centric. It's pretty much the definition of the word...
Secondly, why is this a bad thing? Businesses are just that--businesses. They deal in money and try to accumulate as much of it as possible. I'd say it's a pretty good idea for a business to do something because it'd save money.
Finally, I'd take issue with the fact that European companies value flexibility while American companies value savings. Their motives are the same--make the most $$$.
This is, surprisingly, A Good Thing. Sure it's spyware, but you can CHOOSE to put it on your computer and actually get something back. That is, of course, assuming that it does what it says it does.
fp?
We're talking about Apple: one of the most proprietary computing companies ever.
I don't thing they're going to worry about avoiding vendor lock-in.
The Gatesians, of course. However, they're used to pandemics. A pandemic among the Jobsians, while less likely, will catch many of them with their proverbial pants around their ankles. The Jobsians have become used to thier immunity to these diseases. Also, such a pandemic would most likely prevent Gatesians from looking up to the Jobsians and their superior immune system.
Then, a single infection wipes out the Jobsians because they had made no significant preparations for a disease pandemic.
I wasn't talking about the keylogger ;).
I wouldn't be surprised if Google felt pressured into using some sort of DRM by recent developments. If they realeased the videos from their store sans DRM and they go straight to the Internet, the *AA's might sue. When one looks at the current administration and recent court decisions, they might stand a good chance.