Not too long ago I was on a 4.5 hour flight on UA from BOS to DEN with a full seat-recline in front of me. If I could have actually used my laptop I might consider purchasing inflight wireless, but with a seat in front of me reclined even a little bit there's no way I can even open it - As a result my laptop remains stowed in the overhead bin.
Although their fingers are in there a little, their participation is minimal. If you're looking for "clean diamonds", Canada is the way to to go:
Canada's current production comes from two mines: the Ekati Mine, owned by BHP-Billiton (80%), Chuck Fipke (10%) and Stewart Blusson (10%), has over 100 kimberlite pipes on its property, of which eight are considered economically viable and will likely be mined. The projected mine life for Ekati is 21 years (including the past five years of production,) and is expected to produce a gross value of approximately $9.5 billion (C).
During its initial three years of operation, BHP Diamonds Inc. (now BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.) sold 35% of its production to the De Beers Diamond Trading Company (DTC). That contract ended in 2002 and BHP-Billiton markets most of its all Canadian production on the open market.
A car with the same performance and (lack of) features as a model T could most likely be built and sold today for $3000. Good luck finding anybody willing to buy such a vehicle.
True, but there are still happy-mediums that are missing. I currently drive a 1988-vintage import 4x4 pickup truck. It doesn't have AC, doesn't have power windows, doesn't have power locks, doesn't have rear speakers, doesn't have anti-lock brakes, doesn't have cruise control and only has a 4 cylinder engine, manual transfer case and manual gearbox. Try to buy that truck today? You can't - You've got to have a V6, power windows, power locks, running boards, air conditioning etc. etc. Who needs all that stuff? Not me. I need a vehicle that can get to the cottage with my stuff and drive around town. That's it.
If distribution costs through digital entertainment are nill, then the artist can actually use the free distribution to promote live performances.
How does this work for non-music content? For example, I enjoy listening to audiobooks. If this content is distributed for free how does the author make any money? I'm not going to go to a "concert" to listen to an audiobook. And what about the case of people like my sixtysomething parents? They buy CDs and listen to them, but they're not the type to go to a concert. If they got all their music for free how would the artist make a living?
I'm not saying the current rules make sense, but there are issues that need to be addressed.
Yes, I've seen this done, but I don't remember the details.... It may have involved a Vandegraaff generator....
We used to do this with the Tesla coil we built for our grade eight science fair. It would light up fluorescent tubes that were in its vicinity. Trick was to never actually strike them together...
Nedless [sic] to say, communication as depicted in Star Trek is here and now and computing has far surpassed what was imagined in the 1966 series.
That's a bit of a stretch...
You might make the case that what we saw in TOS is here, but even in that example the "communicators" could reach The Enterprise, even when it wasn't in geosynchronous orbit above them. In TNG the communicators seem to have megawatt transmission power in a device that's smaller than a business card.
As for the computers, sure in TOS the computers might have responded with a "Working" with a complex query, but they fluently responded to the conversational voice. You still don't see much of that around.
Don't know if your community has a freecycle forum, but if you post "Bunch of computer junk must take it all" it will probably disappear in about an hour.
Quantiffy [sic] those answers into a simple NPV model and pitch it to execs at theater chains.
Exactly. I used to work for a company who made ticketing software. It can get quite complex, i.e. drivers for thermal ticket printers, support for touch-screen kiosks, support for internet presales, scheduling, revenue recognition (recognizing revenue for a pre-sale advance tickets on the day if the show, not the day you get the money), support for gift certificates, foreign currency, split payment, taxes, assigned seating, different seating for different events, support for bar code scanners, integration with third party ticketing services such as ticketmaster etc. etc. etc., all of that in an application with a UI that a monkey could operate - And that's just off-the-top-of-my-head features I remember from three years ago...
So ultimately when you're selling software (and/or 'services') in this market it comes down to the feature set in the software and the TCO for the customer to deploy the software.
I work as a product manager in a software company in Vancouver. Salary is negotiable, as is title etc. Vacation almost never is negotiable, as, unlike salary, it's impossible to keep 'secret' from your co-workers. Here in Vancouver three weeks for a "new" hire is fairly standard, moving to four weeks after three years and maybe topping out at five weeks eventually.
One option to consider might be unpaid leave, which might be negotiable.
and customers who probably will not want to be crammed in like sardines
Incorrect. The market has shown again and again that if customers can choose between 1) being 'crammed in like sardines' or 2) paying more they pick sardine-class every time. American Airlines is busy putting seats back *into* their planes - When they took them out passengers didn't flock to them - They flocked to the airlines with the lowest fare.
HAL
Have you decided to revive the rest of the crew, Dave?
PAUSE.
BOWMAN
Yes, I have.
HAL
I suppose it's because you've been under a lot of stress, but have you forgotten that they're not supposed to be revived for another three months.
BOWMAN
The antenna has to be replaced.
HAL
Repairing the antenna is a pretty dangerous operation.
BOWMAN
It doesn't have to be, Hal. It's more dangerous to be out of touch with Earth. Let me have manual control, please.
HAL
I don't really agree with you, Dave. My on-board memory store is more than capable of handling all the mission requirements.
BOWMAN
Well, in any event, give me the manual hibernation control.
HAL
If you're determined to revive the crew now, I can handle the whole thing myself. There's no need for you to trouble.
BOWMAN
I'm goin to do this myself, Hal. Let me have the control, please.
HAL
Look, Dave your've probably got a lot to do. I suggest you leave it to me.
BOWMAN
Hal, switch to manual hibernation control.
HAL
I don't like to assert myself, Dave, but it would be much better now for you to rest. You've been involved in a very stressful situation.
BOWMAN
I don't feel like resting. Give me the control, Hal.
HAL
I can tell from the tone of your voice, Dave, that you're upset. Why don't you take a stress pill and get some rest.
BOWMAN
Hal, I'm in command of this ship. I order you to release the manual hibernation control.
HAL
I'm sorry, Dave, but in accordance with sub-routine C1532/4, quote, When the crew are dead or incapacitated, the computer must assume control, unquote. I must, therefore, override your authority now since you are not in any condition to intelligently exercise it.
The one advantage to dressing well in general is the "women factor." Face it - Women like men who wear an ironed shirt and wear nice shoes that match your belt. There are of course the "geek groupie" exceptions, but 4/5 geeks who wear anime T-shirts and tevas with socks to work are single. Of course they'll all say "I want a woman who will take me as I am" but there's a reason "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is successful - Woman like men with a little bit of spit and polish. They're not asking for a metrosexual - They are asking for a haircut and no sneakers.
Very true! (And I've no idea why this post was modded "offtopic!")
Mayor Bob McIntyre: You've just got to tell them!
Cliff Buxton: That we lost Apollo 11?
Mayor Bob McIntyre: Well, I wouldn't say that first.
Cliff Buxton: What would you say first?
Mayor Bob McIntyre: How about "hey fellows you'll never guess what happened..."
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Cliff Buxton: Glenn, come here.
Glenn Latham: What?
Al Burnett: Every coordinate in this book has been changed.
Glenn Latham: Yeah... I changed them.
Al Burnett: You what?
Glenn Latham: I changed them.
Al Burnett: Why?
Glenn Latham: Because they were wrong.
Al Burnett: Why were they wrong?
Glenn Latham: Dunno.
Cliff Buxton: No, what about them was wrong?
Glenn Latham: Oh! Well, the figures NASA gave us were for the northern hemisphere... and we're in the southern hemisphere? I can change them back but then you'd be pointing in the wrong direction...
Cliff Buxton: Glenn, it might be a good idea for you to tell us these things.
Glenn Latham: Oh, sure, I just didn't wanna worry you... Cuppa tea, Al?
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Not too long ago I was on a 4.5 hour flight on UA from BOS to DEN with a full seat-recline in front of me. If I could have actually used my laptop I might consider purchasing inflight wireless, but with a seat in front of me reclined even a little bit there's no way I can even open it - As a result my laptop remains stowed in the overhead bin.
Not really - Please cite your source.
Although their fingers are in there a little, their participation is minimal. If you're looking for "clean diamonds", Canada is the way to to go:
Canada's current production comes from two mines: the Ekati Mine, owned by BHP-Billiton (80%), Chuck Fipke (10%) and Stewart Blusson (10%), has over 100 kimberlite pipes on its property, of which eight are considered economically viable and will likely be mined. The projected mine life for Ekati is 21 years (including the past five years of production,) and is expected to produce a gross value of approximately $9.5 billion (C).
During its initial three years of operation, BHP Diamonds Inc. (now BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.) sold 35% of its production to the De Beers Diamond Trading Company (DTC). That contract ended in 2002 and BHP-Billiton markets most of its all Canadian production on the open market.
source: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/nap/diamin/dianarr_e .html
Just buy her a Canadian diamond...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/diamonds/
I think I'd find it hard to sleep once I started glowing in the dark.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?story Id=1216161
True, but there are still happy-mediums that are missing. I currently drive a 1988-vintage import 4x4 pickup truck. It doesn't have AC, doesn't have power windows, doesn't have power locks, doesn't have rear speakers, doesn't have anti-lock brakes, doesn't have cruise control and only has a 4 cylinder engine, manual transfer case and manual gearbox. Try to buy that truck today? You can't - You've got to have a V6, power windows, power locks, running boards, air conditioning etc. etc. Who needs all that stuff? Not me. I need a vehicle that can get to the cottage with my stuff and drive around town. That's it.
???
Until those same "unsophisticated computer users" try to install this "great new game they got at the bargain bin at Best Buy."
How does this work for non-music content? For example, I enjoy listening to audiobooks. If this content is distributed for free how does the author make any money? I'm not going to go to a "concert" to listen to an audiobook. And what about the case of people like my sixtysomething parents? They buy CDs and listen to them, but they're not the type to go to a concert. If they got all their music for free how would the artist make a living?
I'm not saying the current rules make sense, but there are issues that need to be addressed.
Because it's a freakin' MOVIE and it made for a fun scene that was ENTERTAINING which is frankly why people go to movies :)
We used to do this with the Tesla coil we built for our grade eight science fair. It would light up fluorescent tubes that were in its vicinity. Trick was to never actually strike them together...
There are really lots of other IT jobs too. For example at the company I'm at:
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Technical Architect
- Application Performance
- Sales Engineering
- Technical Support
The CBC had an article a little while back about the spammer (Jeremy Jaynes)who was sentenced to nine years in jail. To quote the article:
Prosecutors said Jaynes received 10,000 credit card orders in one month for the [product], each for $39.95 US.
source: http://www.cbc.ca/story/business/national/2005/04/ 08/spam-050408.html
That's a bit of a stretch...
You might make the case that what we saw in TOS is here, but even in that example the "communicators" could reach The Enterprise, even when it wasn't in geosynchronous orbit above them. In TNG the communicators seem to have megawatt transmission power in a device that's smaller than a business card.
As for the computers, sure in TOS the computers might have responded with a "Working" with a complex query, but they fluently responded to the conversational voice. You still don't see much of that around.
http://freecycle.org/
Exactly. I used to work for a company who made ticketing software. It can get quite complex, i.e. drivers for thermal ticket printers, support for touch-screen kiosks, support for internet presales, scheduling, revenue recognition (recognizing revenue for a pre-sale advance tickets on the day if the show, not the day you get the money), support for gift certificates, foreign currency, split payment, taxes, assigned seating, different seating for different events, support for bar code scanners, integration with third party ticketing services such as ticketmaster etc. etc. etc., all of that in an application with a UI that a monkey could operate - And that's just off-the-top-of-my-head features I remember from three years ago...
So ultimately when you're selling software (and/or 'services') in this market it comes down to the feature set in the software and the TCO for the customer to deploy the software.
Don't American citizens require passports to enter their own country?
One option to consider might be unpaid leave, which might be negotiable.
Canadian Football League Team Name or Condom Brand?
Lions
Eskimos
Stampeders
Roughriders
Bluebombers
Tigercats
Argonauts
Renegades
Alouettes
Reminds me of that scene in one of the Star Wars movies where R2 mistakes a power port for a data port, plugs in, and gets a nasty shock.
Air France, Japan Airlines (in both cases bucket-and-spade vacation flights to holiday destinations)
http://tinyurl.com/89ur6
Incorrect. The market has shown again and again that if customers can choose between 1) being 'crammed in like sardines' or 2) paying more they pick sardine-class every time. American Airlines is busy putting seats back *into* their planes - When they took them out passengers didn't flock to them - They flocked to the airlines with the lowest fare.
BOWMAN
Hal, give me manual hibernation control.
HAL
Have you decided to revive the rest of the crew, Dave?
PAUSE.
BOWMAN
Yes, I have.
HAL
I suppose it's because you've been under a lot of stress, but have you forgotten that they're not supposed to be revived for another three months.
BOWMAN
The antenna has to be replaced.
HAL
Repairing the antenna is a pretty dangerous operation.
BOWMAN
It doesn't have to be, Hal. It's more dangerous to be out of touch with Earth. Let me have manual control, please.
HAL
I don't really agree with you, Dave. My on-board memory store is more than capable of handling all the mission requirements.
BOWMAN
Well, in any event, give me the manual hibernation control.
HAL
If you're determined to revive the crew now, I can handle the whole thing myself. There's no need for you to trouble.
BOWMAN
I'm goin to do this myself, Hal. Let me have the control, please.
HAL
Look, Dave your've probably got a lot to do. I suggest you leave it to me.
BOWMAN
Hal, switch to manual hibernation control.
HAL
I don't like to assert myself, Dave, but it would be much better now for you to rest. You've been involved in a very stressful situation.
BOWMAN
I don't feel like resting. Give me the control, Hal.
HAL
I can tell from the tone of your voice, Dave, that you're upset. Why don't you take a stress pill and get some rest.
BOWMAN
Hal, I'm in command of this ship. I order you to release the manual hibernation control.
HAL
I'm sorry, Dave, but in accordance with sub-routine C1532/4, quote, When the crew are dead or incapacitated, the computer must assume control, unquote. I must, therefore, override your authority now since you are not in any condition to intelligently exercise it.
The one advantage to dressing well in general is the "women factor." Face it - Women like men who wear an ironed shirt and wear nice shoes that match your belt. There are of course the "geek groupie" exceptions, but 4/5 geeks who wear anime T-shirts and tevas with socks to work are single. Of course they'll all say "I want a woman who will take me as I am" but there's a reason "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is successful - Woman like men with a little bit of spit and polish. They're not asking for a metrosexual - They are asking for a haircut and no sneakers.
Very true! (And I've no idea why this post was modded "offtopic!")
Mayor Bob McIntyre: You've just got to tell them!
Cliff Buxton: That we lost Apollo 11?
Mayor Bob McIntyre: Well, I wouldn't say that first.
Cliff Buxton: What would you say first?
Mayor Bob McIntyre: How about "hey fellows you'll never guess what happened..."
----------------
Cliff Buxton: Glenn, come here.
Glenn Latham: What?
Al Burnett: Every coordinate in this book has been changed.
Glenn Latham: Yeah... I changed them.
Al Burnett: You what?
Glenn Latham: I changed them.
Al Burnett: Why?
Glenn Latham: Because they were wrong.
Al Burnett: Why were they wrong?
Glenn Latham: Dunno.
Cliff Buxton: No, what about them was wrong?
Glenn Latham: Oh! Well, the figures NASA gave us were for the northern hemisphere... and we're in the southern hemisphere? I can change them back but then you'd be pointing in the wrong direction...
Cliff Buxton: Glenn, it might be a good idea for you to tell us these things.
Glenn Latham: Oh, sure, I just didn't wanna worry you... Cuppa tea, Al?
http://www.viewaskew.com/tv/leno/flyingcar.html