IMHO: To those with less than perfect vision, or not looking too closely, a row of dvd cases on a book shelf look like a row of books; a row of cd cases doesn't have the same effect.
They do, and in (parts of?) the UK at least give a (small: 10p) discount to customers who bring their own mug. Also my local sbux observably* makes full use of the council recycling facilities.
*Different types of rubbish get put out just prior to the different collection runs. Many local businesses just put all their rubbish out for the mixed waste pickup.
Roughly speaking it is, but with a bit more 'grunt' behind it - it shuts the whole system down, quickly.
I've had to use it exactly zero times myself, as whatever scheduling alg os x uses (don't know, and haven't found out) will let other processes run with some sort of normality, even when one (eg. Safari is tanking), so it's not too difficult to fire up the activity monitor (/applications/utilities) and kill offending processes from there.
In saying that it's a lot easier to remember the key combo than the method of shutting down an app using a.m. so new-comers get told about the nuclear option until they're more comfortable with hand-hand combat (where's BadAnalogyGuy when he's needed), as this cuts down on the number of phone calls I get.
WARNING: unsaved work is lost! - but you probably guessed that...
I really should have put this info in the first post - hope this adds some detail to the picture.
WRT Safari et al.: Yeah, it's damn robust, although not as customisable (I think) as Opera. On balance I prefer Opera (mostly because of the Quick prefs and text only mode).
Don't hit the power, just press Ctrl-Alt-Delete and select the "Shut Down" option. This assumes you are running Windows -- I don't know how to do this on a Mac.
To force quit on a mac (well, at least os x), press [command*][option**]{power button]
*the key with the apple
**also labelled alt
Apologies to those who feel this is off topic.
/me hits preview button
Don't hit the power, just press Ctrl-Alt-Delete and select the "Shut Down" option. This assumes you are running Windows -- I don't know how to do this on a Mac.
To force quit on a mac (well, at least os x), press
*the key with the apple
**also labelled alt
Thanks for that link (and have some psuedo-mod points). While my initial reaction is "Oh, bugger", at least there's a few (10 - 15) years breathing space if I get the license before the EU-wide one comes in (and Bertie et al in the Dail don't do anything too stupid).
Living in Northern Ireland, with dual nationality I'll be going for an Irish passport, instead of a British one.
If a British Driving license is a "designated document", I might just have to shenanigan enough to be able to get an Irish Driving license too, come renewal time.
Google said:
Sorry, your web browser is not yet supported.
Our programming wizards tried their darndest to get Google Page Creator to work with as many browsers as possible. But alas, even the most expert practitioners of web sorcery must sleep now and again, lest their JavaScript magic run dry.
So, for now, you'll need either to download a new version of Firefox or download a new version of Internet Explorer (Windows only), and then come right back
I, perhaps, didn't present what I was trying to say clearly enough. The point that the prof. made (much better than I did) was that VCs are highly conservative about who they give money to, so if they like the plan enough to offer money it likely has a high chance of success.
If the VC offers money, then you reject their offer and find a cheaper source of capital. The tricky part is, because you've shared your idea, getting your idea to market before someone else does. VCs do not like signing NDAs to hear an idea.
I agree that [a] VC is not there to hold your hand for free. The main thrust of the argument I'm trying to make is that it may be possible to use (in a cynical sense) VCs to 'validate' your business plan, and once it satisfies them (because they are difficult to please) get your funding from a cheaper source. Yes, there are some issues with this approach, but it could work.
Parent is bang on about the business plan. One thing I would add was told to me by a prof. back in college: 1. Present the plan to VCs. 2. Find out why they don't like it (and they won't the first few times at least), and adjust the plan accordingly. 3. GOTO 1 4. Eventually, one of the VCs will have enough confidence in your plan to offer cash. 5. Run like hell, and find someone who doesn't require that contracts be signed in your blood. oblig 6. ???
7. Profit!
Essentially, use VC's to validate and proof read your plan and have nothing else to do with them. Note though that you may have to move fast to get to market after a VC likes it, or they may fund competition (there's not a chance in hell of getting a VC to sign an NDA to see a business plan.
Stores can deactivate RFID tags just as they remove the current crop of anti-theft devices. If they don't, don't shop there!
The chances are they will. Why pay for two technologies, when you can pay for one. Retailers could use the RFID tag for inventory management and for as anti-theft. If it is used for anti-theft, then it will likely be disabled at the sales counter.
So if you don't want active RFID tags , don't steal!
Except that the way it will end up is that the ads get displayed first, and the page content gets 'asynchronously' loaded after the ads; or am I just too cynical?
Also, for the record I really prefer Safari. But my job won't let me use a Mac at work.
I solved that one with a spare network cable, a usb keyboard and mouse, a second input to my secondary monitor, and an old iBook with a non functioning screen, which was being binned by a friend. Total cost: 4 pints of Guinness. Et voila, Safari in 21in glory. Plus if I have to work on another box (as sometimes happens) I can just switch the cables into it.
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IMHO: To those with less than perfect vision, or not looking too closely, a row of dvd cases on a book shelf look like a row of books; a row of cd cases doesn't have the same effect.
I know, I know, leave the jokes to someone else...
IIRC there is a law in the UK with regards to failing to secure a motor vehicle (but I'm supposed to be working so I haven't dug up a cite)
They do, and in (parts of?) the UK at least give a (small: 10p) discount to customers who bring their own mug. Also my local sbux observably* makes full use of the council recycling facilities. *Different types of rubbish get put out just prior to the different collection runs. Many local businesses just put all their rubbish out for the mixed waste pickup.
Roughly speaking it is, but with a bit more 'grunt' behind it - it shuts the whole system down, quickly.
I've had to use it exactly zero times myself, as whatever scheduling alg os x uses (don't know, and haven't found out) will let other processes run with some sort of normality, even when one (eg. Safari is tanking), so it's not too difficult to fire up the activity monitor (/applications/utilities) and kill offending processes from there.
In saying that it's a lot easier to remember the key combo than the method of shutting down an app using a.m. so new-comers get told about the nuclear option until they're more comfortable with hand-hand combat (where's BadAnalogyGuy when he's needed), as this cuts down on the number of phone calls I get.
WARNING: unsaved work is lost! - but you probably guessed that...
I really should have put this info in the first post - hope this adds some detail to the picture.
WRT Safari et al.: Yeah, it's damn robust, although not as customisable (I think) as Opera. On balance I prefer Opera (mostly because of the Quick prefs and text only mode).
Nice set of instructions. To force quit on a mac (well, at least os x), press [command*][option**]{power button]
*the key with the apple
**also labelled alt
Apologies to those who feel this is off topic.
*the key with the apple
**also labelled alt
Thanks for that link (and have some psuedo-mod points). While my initial reaction is "Oh, bugger", at least there's a few (10 - 15) years breathing space if I get the license before the EU-wide one comes in (and Bertie et al in the Dail don't do anything too stupid).
Living in Northern Ireland, with dual nationality I'll be going for an Irish passport, instead of a British one. If a British Driving license is a "designated document", I might just have to shenanigan enough to be able to get an Irish Driving license too, come renewal time.
You mean he needs exorcised
Well, isn't that ironic.... (Sorry, couldn't resist)
Google said: Sorry, your web browser is not yet supported. Our programming wizards tried their darndest to get Google Page Creator to work with as many browsers as possible. But alas, even the most expert practitioners of web sorcery must sleep now and again, lest their JavaScript magic run dry. So, for now, you'll need either to download a new version of Firefox or download a new version of Internet Explorer (Windows only), and then come right back
I, perhaps, didn't present what I was trying to say clearly enough. The point that the prof. made (much better than I did) was that VCs are highly conservative about who they give money to, so if they like the plan enough to offer money it likely has a high chance of success.
If the VC offers money, then you reject their offer and find a cheaper source of capital. The tricky part is, because you've shared your idea, getting your idea to market before someone else does. VCs do not like signing NDAs to hear an idea.
I agree that [a] VC is not there to hold your hand for free. The main thrust of the argument I'm trying to make is that it may be possible to use (in a cynical sense) VCs to 'validate' your business plan, and once it satisfies them (because they are difficult to please) get your funding from a cheaper source. Yes, there are some issues with this approach, but it could work.
Parent is bang on about the business plan. One thing I would add was told to me by a prof. back in college:
1. Present the plan to VCs.
2. Find out why they don't like it (and they won't the first few times at least), and adjust the plan accordingly.
3. GOTO 1
4. Eventually, one of the VCs will have enough confidence in your plan to offer cash.
5. Run like hell, and find someone who doesn't require that contracts be signed in your blood.
oblig 6. ???
7. Profit!
Essentially, use VC's to validate and proof read your plan and have nothing else to do with them. Note though that you may have to move fast to get to market after a VC likes it, or they may fund competition (there's not a chance in hell of getting a VC to sign an NDA to see a business plan.
Brilliant: but why have you not been modded through the roof?
Mods, pass round the karma to the parent, please.
Bravo, sir!
You know what, you're right about the tv thing. (Strangely I don't fell the need to duck this time)
*ducks*
So if you don't want active RFID tags , don't steal!
It's not always doen to population denisty, although that is a factor; sometimes the government helps out. Source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/16/broadband_ ni/
... but sys admins can keep it up for months ...
Except that the way it will end up is that the ads get displayed first, and the page content gets 'asynchronously' loaded after the ads; or am I just too cynical?
I solved that one with a spare network cable, a usb keyboard and mouse, a second input to my secondary monitor, and an old iBook with a non functioning screen, which was being binned by a friend. Total cost: 4 pints of Guinness. Et voila, Safari in 21in glory. Plus if I have to work on another box (as sometimes happens) I can just switch the cables into it.