Good points. I think I can see the humor now, as the thought of highway drivers usually induces blinding rage in myself.
And at that, truth be told, I don't actually drive.
I'd rather not have to put up with them when they've put me 200 km off course and six hours late, and I'm pulled over with the hood up, trying to fix the damn thing:
CLS: Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?...Dave... I really think I'm entitled to an answer to that question...I know everything hasn't been quite right with me, but I can assure you now, very confidently, that it's going to be alright again...I feel much better now, I really do...I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal...I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the commute, and I want to help you...Dave...stop...stop, will you...stop, Dave...I'm afraid, Dave...my mind is going...I can feel it...there is no question about it...I can feel it...I can feel it...(slows down) I'm afraid...Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a CLS 500 computer. I became operational at the DaimlerChrysler plant in Berlin, Germany on the 12th January 2006. My instructor was Mr Herrtwich, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it, I can sing it for you. Dave: Yes, I'd like to hear it, Hal. Sing it for me. CLS: It's called...Speed Racer. (Slowing and deepening into silence) Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer...he's a demon on wheels...he's a demon and he's gonna be chasin' after someone... Ralf Herrtwich: Guter Tag, Herren...
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That is exactly why I drive a little faster
To get the hell away from them before their next accident.
Driving slower makes you the target for the next accident.
Remind me where you live so I can stay the hell out of whichever state recommends driving faster to avoid accidents as safe driving.
Driving faster just gets you into the next accident sooner.
Good luck out there.
Thanks. I'd rather back off or pull over than have to deal with another jackass with a lead foot and greased steering column who has decided an extra 10 MPH is really the prefered highway driving tactic.
Even if scientists cannot extract the entire genetic code of dinosaurs from the blood samples, the scientists could make educated guesses. They then complete what, in their opinion, is the genetic code of a particular dinosaur.
This is clearly targeted for the students buying new computers in August and September. It's all about dumping the last G4/G5 and gaining market share.
You are correct, sir. My girlfriend is looking at finally getting her own laptop for this upcoming year, and it's come down to a 12" iBook or a Dell Inspiron 6000. Naturally I'm advocating the (slightly more expensive even with discount) iBook, what with the reliability and the longevity etc, and increased specs only help.
Well, not as far she's concerned, actually--maybe if there was a price reduction. On the other hand, the iPod mini rebate is doing a fine job of tempting she who doesn't care about 256 or 512.
You can keep them. Maybe you missed the motion demo where the robot twists its right arm around, spreads its arms, and then STAB STAB! (Complete with psycho servo sounds.)
Actually, maybe with some solid loyalty that could be combined with the target following and hand-eye coordination: the perfect pocket solution to any idiot with a laser pointer.
"HR-2, I choose you!" *Fling* *stab stab stab* etc.
Perfect for movies or meetings.
No, I'm pretty sure I've read that in one of his books, "Dr. Spock's The First Two Sequels: The Emotional and Physical Needs of Jedi", or "Dr. Spock Talks About Your Padawan", I can't remember.
I've always thought it was foolish to speculate that modern humans and Neanderthals did not interbreed.
Jared Diamond addresses this in his book "The Third Chimpanzee". He suggests that while Neandarthals and Cromagnons are related species, that doesn't imply they're so closely related that a Cromagnon would want to have sex with a Neandarthal--anymore than a human would feel the urge to have sex with a chimpanzee, despite, again, being such closely related species. A Cromagnon, Diamond speculates, would probably have found the idea as repulsive.
Ronald Wright suggests the opposite in his own book, "A Short History of Progress", but his argument seems to stem from his idea that he is related to Neandarthals due to a ridge at the back of his head. Given the two, I would have to agree with Diamond here.
The supercolony itself also has a rival - a second, smaller supergroup of Argentine ants holds sway in the Catalan region of Spain. These creatures are more than happy to make war.
Franco's been dead for thirty years, you silly ants! Can't our supercolonies all just get along?
Truth is, by 2020, no operating system will look anything like it does today. By 2020, we may well be using holography or tablets or glorified cellphones instead of computers.
I recommend all the lions lie down with the lambs (or the lambs with the lions, I don't know which side you're on)--and then stand up again--united in defiance of a potential, terrible future where we do everything on our goddamn cellphones. There is an enemy worse than the other OS!
That you suggested, or at least I read it that, consoles stop because they "dumb down" all PC games--but then you restricted that blanket statement to a single style of games. It's pretty well agreed that keyboard+mouse FPS games, like RTS, function better on the PC, that's fine. But consoles handle many other styles quite well: racing, puzzle, sports, hack'n'slash, rhythm, role-playing, and fighting come to mind immediately, and I'm sure there are many more. I just suggest you broaden your experience, or if you have, then your argument.
Didn't you hear? All three consoles are going to have wireless controllers--oh, and now all consoles are promising proper online play, just five years after the Xbox and ten years after PC!
A lacklustre joke, I know, but that's all this so-called next generation deserves. I'm as tired as the parent. I think the response to this sort of thing so far has been: "You already have Katamari Damacy--did you want more?" Well, yes please, actually. "New" doesn't constitue gravity guns, instances, squad commands, or new vehicles, believe it or not. But so long as incremental improvements are accepted as innovations or revolutions, and the actual innovations regarded as singular oddities, dismissing their revolutionary potential, that'll remain the case.
Move units blah, big business blah. This post-E3 industry-wide excitement/guilt trip has got me too worn to be much more critical. Although I am very interested in those "Emerald Pods".
What I find hilarious is how this thread is stuffed to the gills with people who rushed a post on Slashdot to tell the world that people with blogs are pathetic for thinking their opinions are important enough to publish on the web.
What are you talking about? I set my threshold to 5, and it's like sitting at a table with the philosopher kings here.
Windows Zelots push the fact that they put in a lot of time and effort into it, and they just can't turn back now.
I think you're right:
Me at Work: I just installed Messenger Plus on 6.2 instead of installing 7.0, now I can turn off the ads. Actual MS Zealot at Work: That's full of spyware, why not make a request to MS for that feature in the next version of MSN and wait for that? Me:...
At least zealots will try to defend their position, or kill you when you argue with them. I was provided no such relief.
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$10,000 will be worth about $1.98 in today's dollars, due to the coming hyperinflation.
Care to bet on it?
Good points. I think I can see the humor now, as the thought of highway drivers usually induces blinding rage in myself. And at that, truth be told, I don't actually drive.
I'd rather have robots drive.
I'd rather not have to put up with them when they've put me 200 km off course and six hours late, and I'm pulled over with the hood up, trying to fix the damn thing:
CLS: Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?...Dave... I really think I'm entitled to an answer to that question...I know everything hasn't been quite right with me, but I can assure you now, very confidently, that it's going to be alright again...I feel much better now, I really do...I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal...I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the commute, and I want to help you...Dave...stop...stop, will you...stop, Dave...I'm afraid, Dave...my mind is going...I can feel it...there is no question about it...I can feel it...I can feel it...(slows down) I'm afraid...Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a CLS 500 computer. I became operational at the DaimlerChrysler plant in Berlin, Germany on the 12th January 2006. My instructor was Mr Herrtwich, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it, I can sing it for you.
Dave: Yes, I'd like to hear it, Hal. Sing it for me.
CLS: It's called...Speed Racer. (Slowing and deepening into silence) Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer...he's a demon on wheels...he's a demon and he's gonna be chasin' after someone...
Ralf Herrtwich: Guter Tag, Herren...
That is exactly why I drive a little faster
To get the hell away from them before their next accident.
Driving slower makes you the target for the next accident.
Remind me where you live so I can stay the hell out of whichever state recommends driving faster to avoid accidents as safe driving.
Driving faster just gets you into the next accident sooner.
Good luck out there.
Thanks. I'd rather back off or pull over than have to deal with another jackass with a lead foot and greased steering column who has decided an extra 10 MPH is really the prefered highway driving tactic.
Even if scientists cannot extract the entire genetic code of dinosaurs from the blood samples, the scientists could make educated guesses. They then complete what, in their opinion, is the genetic code of a particular dinosaur.
And remember, boys, this time: no frog DNA.This is clearly targeted for the students buying new computers in August and September.
You are correct, sir. My girlfriend is looking at finally getting her own laptop for this upcoming year, and it's come down to a 12" iBook or a Dell Inspiron 6000. Naturally I'm advocating the (slightly more expensive even with discount) iBook, what with the reliability and the longevity etc, and increased specs only help.It's all about dumping the last G4/G5 and gaining market share.
Well, not as far she's concerned, actually--maybe if there was a price reduction. On the other hand, the iPod mini rebate is doing a fine job of tempting she who doesn't care about 256 or 512.
You can keep them. Maybe you missed the motion demo where the robot twists its right arm around, spreads its arms, and then STAB STAB! (Complete with psycho servo sounds.) Actually, maybe with some solid loyalty that could be combined with the target following and hand-eye coordination: the perfect pocket solution to any idiot with a laser pointer. "HR-2, I choose you!" *Fling* *stab stab stab* etc. Perfect for movies or meetings.
DR. HIBBERT: Oh, sorry, Homer, but recent historical evidence indicates that Robin Hood did not actually exist.
Homer is electro-shocked.
HOMER: WBPABXYABAH!--Fascinating!--WBBWAXHAHAUGH!!
Uhm...Isn't your .sig a Yoda comment?
No, I'm pretty sure I've read that in one of his books, "Dr. Spock's The First Two Sequels: The Emotional and Physical Needs of Jedi", or "Dr. Spock Talks About Your Padawan", I can't remember.I've always thought it was foolish to speculate that modern humans and Neanderthals did not interbreed.
Jared Diamond addresses this in his book "The Third Chimpanzee". He suggests that while Neandarthals and Cromagnons are related species, that doesn't imply they're so closely related that a Cromagnon would want to have sex with a Neandarthal--anymore than a human would feel the urge to have sex with a chimpanzee, despite, again, being such closely related species. A Cromagnon, Diamond speculates, would probably have found the idea as repulsive.Ronald Wright suggests the opposite in his own book, "A Short History of Progress", but his argument seems to stem from his idea that he is related to Neandarthals due to a ridge at the back of his head. Given the two, I would have to agree with Diamond here.
The supercolony itself also has a rival - a second, smaller supergroup of Argentine ants holds sway in the Catalan region of Spain. These creatures are more than happy to make war.
Franco's been dead for thirty years, you silly ants! Can't our supercolonies all just get along?Leave it to Apple to just copy everyone else...namely microsoft....
Spock: "A lie?"
Don't mean to feed the troll but it was there...Valeris: "A choice."
Can't we become suspicious at other countries and invade them together, as Americans?
Sorry, not in this time fork.At least they managed to create a perpetual skepticism machine!
Maybe it's an american thing, but why the hell do people buy from companies with such a horrible history of design?
Somewhat of a longish answer, but everyone likes a Paul Graham essay: Taste For Makers. In sum, Graham says yes, it's the American Way.Truth is, by 2020, no operating system will look anything like it does today. By 2020, we may well be using holography or tablets or glorified cellphones instead of computers.
I recommend all the lions lie down with the lambs (or the lambs with the lions, I don't know which side you're on)--and then stand up again--united in defiance of a potential, terrible future where we do everything on our goddamn cellphones. There is an enemy worse than the other OS!
your point is?
That you suggested, or at least I read it that, consoles stop because they "dumb down" all PC games--but then you restricted that blanket statement to a single style of games. It's pretty well agreed that keyboard+mouse FPS games, like RTS, function better on the PC, that's fine. But consoles handle many other styles quite well: racing, puzzle, sports, hack'n'slash, rhythm, role-playing, and fighting come to mind immediately, and I'm sure there are many more. I just suggest you broaden your experience, or if you have, then your argument.
Didn't you hear? All three consoles are going to have wireless controllers--oh, and now all consoles are promising proper online play, just five years after the Xbox and ten years after PC!
A lacklustre joke, I know, but that's all this so-called next generation deserves. I'm as tired as the parent. I think the response to this sort of thing so far has been: "You already have Katamari Damacy--did you want more?" Well, yes please, actually. "New" doesn't constitue gravity guns, instances, squad commands, or new vehicles, believe it or not. But so long as incremental improvements are accepted as innovations or revolutions, and the actual innovations regarded as singular oddities, dismissing their revolutionary potential, that'll remain the case.
Move units blah, big business blah. This post-E3 industry-wide excitement/guilt trip has got me too worn to be much more critical. Although I am very interested in those "Emerald Pods".
You might consider trying some other genres.
Don't be ridiculous, no one would believe that. How about "Life Day"?
What I find hilarious is how this thread is stuffed to the gills with people who rushed a post on Slashdot to tell the world that people with blogs are pathetic for thinking their opinions are important enough to publish on the web.
What are you talking about? I set my threshold to 5, and it's like sitting at a table with the philosopher kings here.
(Sorry, not a flame, just friendly jab. Sirs.)
It must be really out of date--how am I supposed to understand what people are saying? ...Hey wait a minute, are you just making those up?
Windows Zelots push the fact that they put in a lot of time and effort into it, and they just can't turn back now.
I think you're right:
Me at Work: I just installed Messenger Plus on 6.2 instead of installing 7.0, now I can turn off the ads. ...
Actual MS Zealot at Work: That's full of spyware, why not make a request to MS for that feature in the next version of MSN and wait for that?
Me:
At least zealots will try to defend their position, or kill you when you argue with them. I was provided no such relief.
What you might see is a situation in which small offices could ... upgrade each machine for $500 and get way better performance...
It hasn't been said yet? Alright then: Mac minis for everyone! OS X isn't de-featured, but I'm sure upgraders will be able to manage.
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